This postwar Japanese newspaper illustration is a large format mixed media montage print composed of six gelatin silver prints with extensive airbrushing, mounted to a thick, irregular sized paper stock. This was an illustration on traditional Japanese dance and shows the same woman detailing dance steps. This was done by the art and photo department of the Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper, one of the largest Japanese daily newspapers, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and used for publishing in 1957.
| Creases | |
| Area: | Margin |
| Location: | Lower right |
| Notes: | Crease in the lower right corner margin, to the paper support on which this montage is mounted. This does not affect the image in any way. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Surface Abrasions / Scratches | |
| Area: | Image |
| Location: | Other location |
| Notes: | A few minor surface scratched to the airbushing pigments, mostly in the light gray areas above the woman's head. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Tears / Punctures / Holes | |
| Area: | Margin |
| Location: | Upper right, Lower right, Upper left, Lower left |
| Notes: | Some pinholes to the paper support on which this montage is mounted. This does not affect the image in any way. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Image | The central image area, composition, or focal point; the area inside the margins/plate marks. |
| Margin | Areas bordering the central image, outside the plate marks, or the perimeter area. |
| Edge | The farthest edge of the object. |
| Verso | The reverse/back of the object. |
| Minor | An existing condition which generally does not involve risk of loss. |
| Moderate | Noticeable damage, increasing in severity and/or size; should be monitored or corrected by a conservator. |
| Major | Distinct, recognizable damage; the stability of the work is questionable and risk is a factor. Requires the attention of a conservator. |
| Extreme | Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk. |
