What she's getting Accession Number: ART90491

Description

An injured soldier stands in pyjamas, yet still wears his helment. Both hands and feet are bandaged, while one arm is in a sling and one foot raised and supported. He uses a walking stick, and at his feet lie two human skulls. A giant boot prepares to kick the soldier from behind.

This drawing is attributed to Louis Vasco - the artist's given name was Vasco Loureiro but he enlisted as Louis Vasco and has signed his name 'Vasco', 'Spr Vasco'.

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Accession Number
ART90491
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and ink and blue wash over pencil on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 22.3 x 17.8 cm
Medium
pen and ink and blue wash over pencil on paper
Date Made
1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 1996
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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