Don R. [motorcycle despatch rider] Accession Number: ARTI01951

Description

Portrait of an unidentified motorcycle despatch rider, or "Don. R.", as they were colloquially known.

Details

Accession Number
ARTI01951
Artist
John Frawley
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
sheet: 25.5 cm x 17.3 cm
Medium
graphite, heightened with black ink on paper
Date Made
c.1942-46
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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