Guard with dog at Mica Beach Accession Number: ART27949

Description

Sketch depicting a guard and dog at Mica Beach. The guard is holding a bayonet and wearing a steel helmet as he stands to attention. In the background (left) is a male nude carrying a box of supplies on his shoulders.

Details

Accession Number
ART27949
Artist
John Baird
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: conte crayon on paper
Measurement
Overall: 24.5 cm x 18.2 cm
Medium
black 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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