Grenade thrower Vietnam
Art ART92549 Vietnam, 1962-1975A soldier throwing a grenade in Vietnam. He is leaning over and his right arm is outstretched, indicating the grenade has just left his hands.
Into action, Vietnam Accession Number: ART93076
Description
Uniformed figure carrying a rifle, striding forward in a stance suggesting he has just thrown a grenade. This work, though relating to the Vietnam War, Adams has documented that the work was drawn from his own memories of fighting in New Guinea.
Details
Accession Number
ART93076
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Physical Description
Medium: mixed media
Measurement
Overall: 31 cm x 24.5 cm x 32 cm
Medium
wood, metal, plaster, green and brown patina
Date Made
1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Commissioned 1969
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright
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