Prisoner of war - Soputa Accession Number: ARTI03270

Description

A Japanese prisoner of war is sitting in front of a soldier. The prisoner is dressed in brown coloured cap, collarless, long sleeved shirt and trousers and his lace up shoes have a notch in the front of each shoe. The soldier's uniform is green and he is wearing a helmet and boots with high spats. He is carrying a backpack, rifle, canister and a bayonet scabbard.

Details

Accession Number
ARTI03270
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
sheet: 41 cm x 32.8 cm
Medium
pencil, watercolour and charcoal on paper
Date Made
December 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 1985
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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