Agent orange sunset Accession Number: ART45041

Description

An anaemic soldier emerging from the jungle. Tears are coming from his eyes and he appears to be screaming out in pain. He is holding a gun and his shirt is open, revealing his potruding ribs. A helicopter is in the upper right background and several small headstones surround the jungle and soldier. Three cans, including one labelled 'Agent Orange' and another 'Malethine' are behind the soldier emitting gases.

Details

Accession Number
ART45041
Artist
Peter Moore
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: black fibre-tipped pen
Measurement
Overall
Medium
black fibre-tipped pen
Date Made
c 1989
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
presented by the artist 1990
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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