Portrait of a soldier 1923 Accession Number: ART19828

Description

This panel has been completed in low relief and features a portrait of an unidentified Australian soldier wearing open necked shirt. The bronze frame of the panel has design of gum (eucalyptus) leaves and gumnuts, with an AIF 'rising sun' badge at the base.

Details

Accession Number
ART19828
Classification
Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Measurement
Overall: 59.2 cm x 47.8 cm x 4.5 cm
Medium
bronze, green patina
Date Made
1923
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1983
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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