Anzac cove water scheme Accession Number: ART13626

Description

This pencil sketch depicts the water tanks in the course of preparation in the middle foreground. In the distance we can see the landmark named "The Sphinx" and to the right, Suvla Bay, Salt Lake and Anafarta heights in the distance.

Details

Accession Number
ART13626
Artist
Sapper Gilbert Roach
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
sheet: 20.2 x 32.8 cm
Medium
pencil on paper
Date Made
1 August 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 1938
Copyright
External copyright

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