The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts the open end of a barge on the beach, with a landscape in the background. On the verso is a pen and ink study of men seated on a beach. 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
Depicts male figures relaxing on the beach. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illu
Depicts a barge control tower, with megaphones, in Labuan, Borneo, during the Second World War. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illus
Depicts a barge on the sea, off the coast at Labuan, Borneo, during the Second World War. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator
Depicts a study of a large holding tank and a figure stading on a boat along side. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. Durin
recto: seascape study with ship 'M931' with note by artist of location, Bimbang. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During
Depicts a sketch of a barge at sea with a landscape in the background. On the verso is a pen and ink drawing of bags, swags and some packs. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war