Soldier with Owen gun
Art ART25987 Second World War, 1939-1945An unidentified soldier in Bougainville with an Owen gun slung across his shoulder.
Digger with Owen Gun Accession Number: ART25902
Description
A rough pencil sketch of an Australian soldier looking down carries an Owen Gun across his body with his right hand on the trigger. This drawing was used for reference purposes and was to be used later in a composite picture.
Details
Accession Number
ART25902
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 45.7 cm x 50.8 cm
Medium
pencil on paper
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under the official war artist scheme 1945
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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