Anzac Day service on H.T. Felix Roussel, Mozambique Channel, 25.4.42 Accession Number: ART22060

Description

Rough sketch of Australians and New Zealanders aboard the transport vessel 'Felix Roussel attending an ANZAC Day service. Dargie noted, "Padre Perry opens the service. On the left can be seen an Australian private, a New Zealand officer, and an officer of the RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force]. The service was held in the saloon".

Details

Accession Number
ART22060
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and wash on paper
Measurement
Overall: 26.7 cm x 38.1 cm
Medium
pen, ink and wash on paper
Date Made
25 April 1942
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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