Don R. [motorcycle despatch rider]
Art ARTI01951 Second World War, 1939-1945Portrait of an unidentified motorcycle despatch rider, or "Don. R.", as they were colloquially known.
Don R. [motorcycle despatch rider] Accession Number: ARTI01952
Description
A full portrait of a "Don R." (a motorcycle despatch rider) and his motorcycle, with the road disappearing off into the distance. The artist has roughly sketched in chimneys to suggest the edge of a township.
Details
Accession Number
ARTI01952
Artist
John Frawley
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
sheet: 26 cm x 19 cm
Medium
graphite pencil on paper
Date Made
c.1942-46
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
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