Looking towards Thermopylae-Brallos Pass Line Accession Number: ART23841

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The Australian's positions on the "Thermopylae" Line of defence as seen from Lamia. These positions were held during the latter stages of the withdrawal from Greece.

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Accession Number
ART23841
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas
Measurement
Framed: 65.5 cm x 80.3 cm x 4.5 cm
Unframed: 45.4 cm x 60.9 cm
Medium
oil on canvas on hardboard
Date Made
1945
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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