| Accession Number | ART15605 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 32.2 x 24.6 cm; image: 29.6 x 20.6 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on paper adhered to board |
| Maker |
Robbie, Dan |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
1916 - Loaded up
Description
This image is part of a series of six cartoon style paintings that follow a man from his enlistment through to his discharge from service in the First World War. Titled 'Loaded up', this picture shows the figure wearing a helmet and tall black boots, laden with his pack and equipment. Trenching tools, including an infantry shovel and pick, are attached to his pack and show his readiness for work in the trenches. As with the other images in this series the colour patch for the 48th Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force (AIF), has been depicted in the background.