Washing deck, British Destroyer Accession Number: ART94581

Description

Two men on the deck of a British destroyer with a bucket and cloth, chatting while washing the deck. Sydney harbour in the background.

Details

Accession Number
ART94581
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Medium
black ink and wash, watercolour on paper
Date Made
c.1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 2012
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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