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Atom Bomb
Atom Bomb
Atom Bomb
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Atom Bomb

NameScroll painting
Maker Gurupada Chitrakar
CultureBengali
DateCirca 2000, STAFF
Place madeNaya, West Bengal, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
MediumPaper, natural pigments, natural adhesives
DimensionsOverall: 86 5/8 x 13 7/8 in. (220 x 35.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Frank Korom
Object numberFA.2002.8.9
DescriptionEight panels tell story of atomic bomb falling on Japan. Second panel shows large gray airplane; third shows bursting bomb, star-shaped; other panels show teacher, students. Bright colors.
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