Japanese Model

Bernard Perlin was present at the surrender of Japan in September of 1945.  (You can see one of his drawings of the actual signing if you click on his name in the list of topics on the right hand side of this page.)  He apparently engaged a Japanese during his stay in the early days of the occupation for the two drawings shown here.  Given the food shortages in Japan leading up to and including that time, it is surprising to see the model so well fed.  Perhaps Mr. Perlin took some artistic license.  The fundoshi underwear worn adds a certain level of authenticity.