Studies on the field of battle
Art ART03321 First World War, 1914-1918Two unidentified soldiers in full marching order, one seated, other walking away from viewer, background very hazy from smoke or dust; Western Front, France
Studies on the field of battle Accession Number: ART03306
Description
Two soldiers in full uniform, one lying on his stomach, the other seated, overlooking the battlefield. This work is listed as '487 Studies on the field of battle' in a list of sketches by official artists at present at Australia House, London. The two soldiers appear tense and alert. H S Power was an official war artist attached to the 1st Division AIF from 4 September 1917 to 31 March 1920. He was in France between September and December 1917 and again in August 1918. He was commissioned to do work for the Australian War Memorial until 1938.
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Accession Number
ART03306
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Classification
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Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on hardboard
Measurement
unframed: 34.2 cm x 50.4 cm
Medium
oil on hardboard
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under the official war art scheme 1918
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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