[Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop]
Art ART90932 Period 1990-1999This drawing depicts a caricature of Sir Weary Dunlop on a lounge chair it was drawn on his eightieth birthday.
Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Accession Number: ART90407
Description
This sculpture of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop (1907-1993) commemorates all Australian doctors and other medical staff who served Australian prisoners of war in the Asia Pacific region between 1939-1945. Located in the sculpture garden of the Australian War Memorial, the scale of the work is larger than life size and depicts Sir Edward as elderly, gentle and humble. His stance is contemplative, his head is slightly bowed, he holds his hat in his left hand, while on his lapel is a red poppy, the Australian symbol of remembrance.
Details
Accession Number
ART90407
Cast by
Meridian Sculpture Founders
Artist
Classification
Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Physical Description
Medium: bronze
Measurement
Overall: 260 cm x 80.3 cm x 50.5 cm x 350 kg
Medium
bronze
Date Made
1995
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area, Eastern Precinct
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Presented 1995
Copyright
AWM copyright
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