A brisk day off Yokohama, HMAS Hobart

Place Asia: Japan, Tokyo Bay
Accession Number ART25503
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 32 x 44.5 cm; frame: 48.5 x 61.2 cm
Object type Painting
Physical description oil on canvas on hardboard
Maker Adams, Dennis
Date made 1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Flying the Royal Naval ensign, light cruiser HMAS Hobart is moored in Tokyo Bay, Japan. Mount Fuji is seen in the background symbolising Japan territory. In the foreground and under a brisk wind, a sailing boat moves swiftly.