Playing cards waiting for draft movement Accession Number: ART26591

Description

A group of soldiers wearing overcoats and slouch hats are seated on their kitbags playing cards. Behind them is a sign post reading, 'DRAFT NOTICE'.

Details

Accession Number
ART26591
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and wash on paper
Measurement
Archived measurement
Medium
pen and wash on paper
Date Made
c. 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1943-46
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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