[Centurion tank]; verso: Troops going up Lozenge; [Figure] Accession Number: ART90321.017

Description

Twenty-seventh page of artist's sketchbook containing one large drawing. 'Centurion tank' depicts a highly detailed image of an A -Type Centurion tank, with side plates (used in defense of anti-ammunition rounds). On the front of the tank, below the gun barrel are 2 short links of spare track, 3 links, below the upper glacis plate. On either side of the gun barrel mount plate are smoke grenade dischargers. Verso: contains two drawings. 'Troops going up Lozenge' depicts a line of men climbing up a mountain, with heavy packs on their back. The second drawing, 'Figure' depicts a hastily sketched outline of a Korean soldier.

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Accession Number
ART90321.017
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: carbon pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 30.1 cm x 21 cm
Medium
carbon pencil on paper
Date Made
1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1994
Copyright
AWM copyright

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