"LEST WE FORGET" Accession Number: ART09377

Description

This charcoal drawing depicts an Australian soldier in mourning for the soldiers lost at Gallipoli. He stands in front of five unmarked graves, holding his hat in his hands out of respect. The shore and cliffs of Anzac Cove can be seen in the background.

Details

Accession Number
ART09377
Artist
Cecil L Hartt
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 56.6 x 39.4 cm
Medium
charcoal and ink on paper
Date Made
1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1927
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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