The big ship, (H.M.T. Queen Mary)
Art ART31800 Second World War, 1939-1945Depicts a sketch of HMT "Queen Mary" embarking troops in Athol Bight, Sydney Harbour.
"Queen Mary" Accession Number: ART30032
Description
While embarking troops the transfer receives a coat of light grey paint. Harbour craft are dwarfed by this giant and the floating crane "Titan" appears to have lost much of its bulk. HMT "Queen Mary" at anchor in Athol Bay, in the background is Elizabeth Bay, Sydney.
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Accession Number
ART30032
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Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas on board
Measurement
Overall: 32 cm x 25.5 cm
Medium
oil on canvas on board
Date Made
1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired under official war art scheme 1942
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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