A/S dome Cairns Colombo
Art ART96838.022 Second World War, 1939-1945Sketch of exterior of HMAS Cairns with naval personnel performing duties. Vessel is in drydock in Colombo. Drawn vertically on the page.
Painting Ship, HMAS "Cairns" Accession Number: ART96838.002
Description
Sketch of three figures painting HMAS "Cairns". Central figure is standing on a wooden plank platform, flanked by two other figures painting. Drawn vertically on the page.
Details
Accession Number
ART96838.002
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 24.6 x 31 cm
Medium
pencil and charcoal on paper
Date Made
23 December 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Credit Line
purchased 2015
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
Conflicts
Units
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