Waiting to board the "Coriolanus" at Townsville
Art ART27961 Second World War, 1939-1945A group of personnel are depicted sitting and standing around on a jetty, waiting to board the HMAS "Coriolanus" at first light, Townsville.
At Townsville Accession Number: ART27954
Description
Four soldiers wearing great coats are depicted at Townsville. Three of the men are standing, one is sitting in a chair.
Details
Accession Number
ART27954
Artist
John Baird
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: conte crayon on paper
Measurement
Overall: 18.2 cm x 24.5 cm
Medium
conte crayon on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 1974
Copyright
AWM copyright
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