The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts two thatched roof huts in a jungle clearing. 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 a number of huts with thatched roofs in a clearing in the jungle in New Guinea. On the verso is a drawing of a Hospital admissions sign. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was
A study of various tropical plants and the trunk of a palm tree. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World
Depicts several studies of native villages and tropical plants in Borneo. Verso: Figure study with focus on native weapons and sarong. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war corre
Depicts a number of fabric covered tents and huts under palm trees. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second Wo
A jungle scene with palm trees and notes about colouring. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War ma
A jungle camp scene with a track edged by palm trees, with a tent and 44 gallon drum. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. Du