[Soldier and horse] Accession Number: ART91394

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Gallipoli soldier and horse. The artist stated (interview 13 April 1978) that this work relates to the Homeric battle themes as well as the Homeric heroes being renowned horse breakers.

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Accession Number
ART91394
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 63.8 cm x 52.2 cm
Medium
textile dye on coated paper
Date Made
15 November 1961
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
presented by the artist in memory of his brother Raymond 1978
Copyright
AWM copyright

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