Description
A soldier rides an emaciated horse whilst dangling a carrot in front of it. The horse has two bandaged legs and its tounge is hanging out. A dog runs in front, whilst another dog chases a chicken alongside the horse, and a third dog trots behind, tied to the horse's tail. The horse and rider move in the direction of a sign that points 'TO BERLIN'. The soldier bears an ANZAC patch, which indicates that he was present at Gallipoli, and has one 'wounded stripe' on his sleeve.
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'.
Details
Accession Number
ART90494
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and ink and watercolour over pencil on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 24 x 36 cm
Medium
pen and ink and watercolour over pencil on paper
Credit Line
Acquired 1996
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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