Deserted trenches, Darwin Accession Number: ART29212

Description

The trench has a dark, shaded entrance which is supported by pilasters of piled stones. It is accessed by a broken ladder, which descends from high ground of red dirt. The trench is located amongst saplings with thick green leaves. Clouds of dust are in the background.

Details

Accession Number
ART29212
Artist
C Dudley Wood
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: watercolour
Measurement
sheet: 30.5 x 38.3 cm
Medium
watercolour and pencil
Date Made
c 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
purchased in 1987
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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