Japanese anti aircraft battery, Madang
Art ART22711 Second World War, 1939-1945This work depicts a Japanese anti aircraft battery in Madang, Papua New Guinea.
Japanese Community Grave Accession Number: ART22705
Description
This work depicts the burial site of a Japanese soldier in the foreground. A plank of wood has been stuck into the dirt mound, marking the site, and has Japanese text written on it. In the background of the work is an anti aircraft gun and a shed. The grave depicted is located in Madang, New Guinea.
Details
Accession Number
ART22705
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and black ink on paper
Measurement
Overall: 25.4 x 34.9 cm
Medium
pen and black ink on paper
Date Made
1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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