Ari Burnu from HMAS Sydney Accession Number: ART29512

Description

Depicts the coast of Gallipoli from the Aegean Sea with a view of Anzac Cove and the Sphinx. This work was drawn from the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Sydney on the 75th anniversary pilgrimage to Anzac Cove. Pugh was appointed official war artist for the anniversary.

Details

Accession Number
ART29512
Artist
Clifton Pugh
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: fibre-tipped pen and wash
Measurement
Overall: 29.6 cm x 41.8 cm
Medium
fibre-tipped pen and wash on paper
Date Made
1990
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under commission 1990
Copyright
AWM copyright

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