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A pencil sketch of an ambulance vehicle. The verso of this sheet features two studies; one, a rough sketch of a figure carrying a bucket, and the other recording details of a mobile kitchen vehicle. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations were published in the 'Australian Women's Weekly', which made him famous nationally. His works richly convey the lives and personalities of Australian troops and their experiences in Darwin (1943-44), New Guinea (Jan-Feb 1944) and Borneo and Morotai (Jan-Aug 1945). This work is one of over 400 items by WEP donated to the Memorial consisting of illustrated letters, paintings, sketches, drawings, photographs and ephemeral material related to his time as a war correspondent.
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Elizabeth Pidgeon in memory of William Edwin Pidgeon 2014
Study of transport vehicle labelled 'RAAF'. The verso of this page presents a study of army supplies, including a saucepan, flask and mug. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war c
Rough ink sketch of figures standing around a mobile kitchen vehicle. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second
Sketch of water/coffee urn on table. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustratio
Sketch of tents. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations were published in
Depicts a small landscape sketch in upper corner of a sketch pad page. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second
Rough pencil and ink sketch of the rear of a transport vehicle and figure on a bicycle. The verso of this page features a detailed interior scene of the mess kitchen with three figures in blue ink, an