General Grant tank Accession Number: ART25316

Description

Depicts a frontal study of a Australian Ordnance Tank. On verso of drawing is an incomplete study of the same tank. The tank was returning for servicing to 1 Australian Ordnance Tank Depot after taking part in manoeuvres.

Details

Accession Number
ART25316
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: carbon and chalk on paper
Measurement
sheet: 34.3 x 43.8 cm
Medium
carbon and chalk with pencil on card
Date Made
1942
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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