ART21459
Art ART21459 Second World War, 1939-1945The Tagessi River flows into the bay not far from the watering point pictured. A native ferry can be seen, which is the outcome of a combination of native and army ideas, with its 44-gallon drums and
Interior of chapel Accession Number: ART21436
Description
Looking across the transept during a church parade. The chancel is on the left. The alter is decorated with the cross of St George, only portions of which can be seen. Note the ubiquitous oil drums, two varieties of collapsible forms used by the army, and the Padre's black tie only worn for services.
This building was designed by Captain John Leslie Stephen Mansfield (NX112107), a well known Sydney architect. The check-patterned screen is made of 'pungle', the split stems of sago palm leaves. The roof is made up of sago palm thatch roofing material called 'sac sac'.
Details
Accession Number
ART21436
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: carbon, pen and wash on paper
Measurement
Overall: 24.3 cm x 31.1 cm
Medium
carbon, pen and wash on paper
Date Made
1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired under official war art scheme 1945
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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