"Bell Tower" - Vintage Matted Print

This charming vintage print was part of a series of pencil and charcoal sketches done by US military artists in 1945. It was part of an 18-piece collection of similar pencil sketches, all done by US Military artists to document post-war Japan., called "Sketches of Japan 1945". This vintage print reproduces an original pencil sketch of the Shōrō (bell tower) at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, capturing the elegant rooflines and architectural details of one of Japan's most celebrated historic temples. The image includes the handwritten title "Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Shōrō - Bell Tower - 1607 A.D." and bears the printed artist signature within the artwork. Rendered in soft grayscale tones with a delicate hand-drawn appearance, it is an attractive decorative piece for collectors of Japanese architecture, Kyoto landmarks, and mid-century travel-themed art prints. The artist was Robert Vrooman, one of three artists who contributed to the series. Original artwork dates 1945, with this reproduction likely made 1950s to 1970s. Matted in white - 11" x 14" (9.5" x 7.5" opening) - Does not include frame.