HMAS Shropshire opens fire, Corregidor
Art ART24226 Second World War, 1939-1945A view from destroyer, HMAS "Arunta" of heavy cruiser, HMAS "Shropshire" opening fire on the Japanese positions on island of Corregidor, Luzon, Philippines.
HMAS ships at Aitape Accession Number: ART23799
Description
HMAS ships included in the painting are HMAS 'Australia' in the foreground, Australian cruiser, HMAS 'Shropshire' in the foreground, destroyers HMAS 'Warramunga' astern of 'Shropshire' and HMAS 'Arunta' (not shown), together with American destroyers and a merchant ship at anchor off American-held Aitape. Naval vessels are seen supporting ground forces by bombarding Japanese positions on either side of the area. Flying overhead are RAAF Beauforts. Japanese positions are behind HMAS 'Australia'.
Details
Accession Number
ART23799
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas
Measurement
Framed: 48.5 cm x 53 cm x 3 cm
Overall: 45.7 cm x 40.6 cm
Overall: 45.7 cm x 40.6 cm
Medium
oil on canvas on plywood
Date Made
July 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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