LAC 'Curly' Bentley Accession Number: ART23303

Description

A seated portrait of Leading Aircraftsman 'Curly' Bentley of the Royal Australian Air Force, possibly from the No 62 Works Supply Unit.

Details

Accession Number
ART23303
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and brush and ink on paper
Measurement
sheet: 37.8 x 25.6 cm
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Date Made
16 June 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under the official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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