The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Watercolour sketch depicting the war damage and ruins of a church in Villers- Bretonneux. Villers- Bretonneux is situated in the Somme region. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916, serving in France from November 1917 with the 10th Field Ambulance. He undertook a camouflage course and was appointed as an Official War Artist working as Officer in Charge of Camouflage for 3rd Division AIF in 1918. His appointment was terminated in 1920, in which year he returned to Australia and joined the staff of the Australian War Memorial to paint backgrounds for dioramas and to perform a variety of other duties. McCubbin remained in the position until 1930.
Watercolour sketch depicting the war damaged ruins of a church in Villers-Bretonneux. Villers-Bretonneux is situated in the Somme region. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916,
Watercolour sketch depicting the view towards the encampment and village of Villers-Bretonneux with bombardments in the far background. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916, ser
Watercolour sketch depicting a road and damaged fence for Villers-Bretonneux diorama. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916, serving in France from November 1917 with the 10th Fi
Watercolour sketch depicting a Villers-Bretonneux road populated with trucks, vehicles and civilians. The skyline has images of at least three planes overhead. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th B
Watercolour sketch depicting a view of Morgmint Wood comprising a landscape with distant church. Sketch for the Villers-Bretonneux diorama. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916
Watercolour sketch depicting the landscape around Villers-Bretonneux with distant trees. Sketch for the Villers-Bretonneux diorama. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916, serving