drawing for dinkus for "Proof of camouflage" Accession Number: ARTI04151

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Depicts a cow chewing on camouflage netting instead of grass, making a humorous reference to the effective use of camouflage during the Second World War. This illustration was made for 'Salt', a small journal that informed and entertained Australian servicemen and women during the Second World War.

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Accession Number
ARTI04151
Artist
Sergeant Douglas Leonard Belcher
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 11.6 cm x 23.8 cm
Medium
pen and black ink on paper
Date Made
1943 - 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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