The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Head of a Gallipoli soldier wearing a hat. Nolan was very interested in Australian archetypes and faces and he wanted to show that these bushmen and city lads had been isolated at Gallipoli with all their exuberance, youth and innocence, to be confronted with the horrors of war. It relates to Nolan's concept of the hero as part of the Australian and ancient Greek ideal.
Gallipoli soldier wearing slouch hat and medals. Nolan was very interested in Australian archetypes and faces and he wanted to show that these bushmen and city lads had been isolated at Gallipoli with
Portrait of a Gallipoli soldier. Nolan was very interested in Australian types and faces and he wanted to show that these bushmen and city lads had been isolated at Gallipoli with all their exuberance
Head of a Gallipoli soldier in green, wearing a hat. This portrait very much relates to Nolan's idea of Australian bush mythology and could easily fit in with the Burke and Wills series. Nolan was ver
Gallipoli soldier wearing glasses, brown background. This portrait very much relates to Nolan's idea of Australian bush mythology and could easily fit in with the Burke and Wills series. Nolan was ver
Gallipoli soldier's head wearing plumed slouch hat. The image of the young soldier of the light horse with his plumed hat is a symbol of youth, bravery, and innocence. Nolan felt that at the time ther
Gallipoli soldier with plume and rifle, referring to links between Anzac's and Homeric soldiers. The figure is reminiscent of Ancient Greek statues such as Kouros, sculptures that were nude Greek yout
