| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
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| Accession Number | ART91314 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 52.2 x 63.6 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | textile dye on coated paper |
| Maker |
Nolan, Sidney |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | c 1961 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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[Gallipoli riders]
Description
Two Gallipoli soldiers on horseback, one with rifle. They appear to resemble Greek warriors going into battle holding a spear. At this time Nolan was again interested in Troy and was painting Trojan War scenes until 1962. In an interview on 13 April 1978, Nolan stated that the work relates to the Homeric struggle, especially the horse, as the Homeric heroes were horse breakers.