Nagasaki Peace Memorial
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Title
Nagasaki Peace Memorial
Subject
長崎平和祈念像 (Nagasaki Heiwa Kinen-zō)
Description
Serving as the centerpiece of Nagasaki Peace Memorial Park, this 13-meter tall bronze statue by Seibo Kitamura has various symbolism in its gestures. The right hand pointing toward the sky represent the threat of nuclear weapons coming from the sky. The left hand outstretched horizontally represent peace across the whole world. Additionally, the serene looking face with closed-eyes is a representation of a prayer to the lives lost in the Nagasaki bombing.
Creator
北村西望 (Kitamura Seibō)
Date
Shōwa 30 (1955)
Format
Height: 13 meters
Type
Bronze statue
Files
Citation
北村西望 (Kitamura Seibō), “Nagasaki Peace Memorial,” Japanese Art in the 20th century - Empire, War, Occupation, accessed May 23, 2026, https://www.empire-war-occupation-20thcent-japaneseart.artinterp.org/items/show/112.