[Marching at ease] Accession Number: ART90777

Description

This print depicts ten Australian soldiers with rifles and packs marching in a loose group. The group is seen from behind, and a soldier in the centre of the pack takes a drink from his flask. This image was produced for 'Salt', volume 5, no. 8.

Details

Accession Number
ART90777
Artist
Sargeant Oliffe Richmond
Classification
Art
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Medium: lino cut
Measurement
sheet: 21.4 cm x 26.9 cm
sheet: 24.7 cm x 29.2 cm
Medium
linocut on paper
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 1997
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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