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A happy new year from "Jim" in France [photo sketch of the late private James Anderson]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
This sketch is a portrait of 527 Private James Anderson, B Company, 37th Battalion, 10th Brigade, AIF. It was completed by the artist Louis Vasco around 1918. It is a profile caricature of Jim; he is ...AWM2018.1288.1
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Ancre
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a view of a bridge over the Ancre River with trees on the river banks without foliage.ART19321
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'Arry "The Ships Banjo King"
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Caricature portrait of Pte Henry Saunders (6393), 18 Infantry Battalion, pictured here playing the banjo (his service number inscribed on the calf skin head). A speech bubble comes out of a smiling mo...ART96666
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Back in "Dear Old London"
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a self portrait caricature in hospital pyjamas and walking stick in the grounds of Maudsley Hospital. Vasco appears to also be wearing a red silk tie, which according to articles about him was...ART19752.001
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[Billie, Mac and Digger]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various Ragtime sketches of soldiers, most smoking cigarettes or pipes. Done as part of a series of sketches entitled 'Ragtime sketches round the 47th General Hospital, France.' This drawing is attri...ART90499
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Bill tries the cat
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A depiction of a soldier from the shoulders up. His moustache is enlarged, and he frowns, appearing sad. A cat with a bandaged paw sits on and is tethered to the helmet the soldier is wearing. This ...ART90478
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By - ! I will fly!
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
This work is attributed to Louis Vasco. It was most probably drawn in France. It depicts a plucked bird with a man's head, which is chained to a wooden perch. He dismally faces the food and water bowl...ART90458
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By - I will fly!
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
This work is attributed to Louis Vasco. It was most probably drawn in France. It depicts a plucked bird with a man's head, which is chained to a wooden perch. He dismally faces the food and water bowl...ART90454
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[Civilian]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A civilian man walks past a group of three boys, who call "How much?" and "Vot am I?". The man has stubble, wears a suit and smokes a ciggarette, while the boys are dressed in shorts and in one case, ...ART90493
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Defending the spoil
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
This work is attributed to Louis Vasco. It may have been donated by Miss Renee Erdos. Three soldiers are depicted as cavemen holding makeshift weapons in the form of rocks tied to sticks. They are wea...ART90452
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Far away from home.
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier stands slumped behind barbed wire. The title would suggest imprisonment, although it could be a metaphorical prison. This drawing is attributed to Louis Vasco - the artist's given name was ...ART90492
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[Games]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A depiction of five soldiers, one sits in front of a makeshift gaming table. Another, wearing glasses, places a bet. The soldier running the gaming table and another standing close by are both wearing...ART90469
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Home on the bit
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier is weighed down by mail bags and parcels from home, as he trudges forward. Two of the bags are labelled 'G.R.' with a British crown above them. The bags hang form his neck, waist, ankles and...ART90456
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"How will that do sister?"
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various Ragtime sketches of soldiers, one stands smoking a pipe and holding a frying pan with the words "How will that do Sister" inscribed beneath. Another soldier smokes, two sit and read, and one s...ART90503
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[Man, horse and sea]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts an engineer who is identified as a Colonel at other points in this series. He is in a singlet and shorts, which gives a strong indication of how hot the environment is, as in other drawings he...ART90485
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[Man with hat]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Profile of a man wearing a hat, from the neck up. It is possibly a soldier wearing a slouch hat. The artist's given name was Vasco Loureiro but he enlisted as Louis Vasco and has signed his name 'Vasc...ART90463
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Me and you
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts illustrations of 10 profile portraits of men, inscribed with nick-names.ART19752.002
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[Mr Meurin]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various Ragtime sketches of civilians and soldiers. One man dominates the sketch, he stands wearing a cap and apron with his hands on his hips and a smile. Various others are walking, standing in grou...ART90500
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Our night orderly
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various sketches of soldiers and nurses. Two sketches of the soldiers are full length, and one is labelled 'Our Night Orderly'. He smiles and stands casually, and a second sketch of his face in profil...ART90502
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Our O.C.
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier stands in profile, smoking a pipe, and looking over a fence/barrier. The insignia on his left arm is emphasised by rays emanating from it. His head is enlarged in comparison to the rest of h...ART90461
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Pearce smiles
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various ragtime sketches of nurses and soldiers in both uniform and pyjamas. Most are faceless, and the hips are exaggerated on the uniformed soldiers. Done as part of a series called the 'Ragtime ske...ART90496
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Ragtime sketches in the 47th General France: "Homeward bound."
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various Ragtime sketches. Two stretcher bearers carry a soldier on the left, while a self portrait of the artist can be seen on the right, Vasco sitting up in bed sketching. In the lower left corner a...ART90504
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Round Bonney
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts numerous quick sketches of soldiers and french civilians, portraits and figures.ART19752.003
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Ruskin Park
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Sketches of various types of people that the artist viewed whilst visiting Ruskin Park. Ruskin Park was named after John Ruskin and was situated near Maudsley Hospital, where Louis Vasco was recuperat...ART19752.008
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Shun!
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A parody of a Sergeant-Major; he is knock-kneed, and his moustache is improbably wide, so much so that it matches the diameter of his slouch hat. His open mouth, which is issuing the order 'Shun!' (at...ART90464
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier walking, he has spurs but no horse. He appears sad, and looks forward into the distance. A plane flies overhead, while the soldier is hunched over, not standing straight. The artist's given...ART90467
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier is depicted standing on a rise and looking in the opposite direction to a missile/bullet that is coming towards him. His head is small and his boots, which have spurs, are very large. He is ...ART90459
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a profile portrait of an unidentified officer, exaggerated head and small body.ART19752.005
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A profile of a soldier who stands with his arms by his side and his knees slightly bent. His gaze is focused on something below his eyeline, and he has a large moustache. This drawing has been attribu...ART90460
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier stands facing forward, his arms by his side, his face turned in profile. His hips are enlarged and are out of proportion with the rest of his body. The 'A' patch on his arm refers to 'ANZAC'...ART90474
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[Soldier]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A depiction of a running/marching soldier. This work is attributed to Louis Vasco. The artist's given name was Vasco Loureiro but he enlisted as Louis Vasco and has signed his name 'Vasco', 'Spr Vasco...ART90455
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[Soldier and dead horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Most likely a self-portrait of the artist. He has the rank of lieutenant. He is prodding a dead piebald horse with a riding crop. Crows gather ominously in the sky, and another crow sits atop a pil...ART90488
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[Soldier and horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier wearing glasses rides an emaciated horse. The soldier is playing three trumpets. Two drums attached to the horse are played by drumsticks attached to each of the soldiers feet and two of the...ART90476
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[Soldier and horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A horse is tethered to various stumps. One front leg is tied to its halter, and its tail is weighed down by an anchor. The horse has a bandaged leg, and various patches across it's body. The soldier w...ART90471
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[Soldier and tired horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a Colonel of the 17th FC Australian Engineers with his colour patch visible on his right arm. He is dispassionately observing a starved piebald nag, whose eyes are closed. The head of the nag...ART90487
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[Soldier falling off galloping horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a soldier of the AIF who is being thrown off a thoroughbred horse. It captures the moment before the man hits the ground. There are bushes in the foreground, and a wide country vista in the b...ART90489
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[Soldier falling off horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts an engineer being thrown from a thoroughbred horse. A mounted soldier is observing from a distance in the background. The man being thrown has an odd expression on his face, seemingly unconcer...ART90484
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[Soldier on horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
An emaciated horse is ridden by a soldier wearing glasses. The horse is weighed down by shovels, papers and extra bags. They are heading away from a signed that points 'TO PARKHOUSE', and towards a fo...ART90472
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[The daily mail]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various sketches of male soldiers and civilians. Most have exaggerated features such as heads or moustaches. Four are smoking, and one is holding a newspaper. Done as part of a series called the 'Ragt...ART90497
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The fiery sergeant
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier, identified as a sergeant by his insignia, looks dejectedly at the sign 'DO NOT STRIKE LIGHTS'. He stands next to a fire cylinder, ladder and water bucket. He wears a slouch hat. The artist'...ART90462
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[The guy with the "postules"]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Ragtime sketches of various male soldiers and civilians, most smoking. Drawn as part of a series called Ragtime sketches round the 47th General Hospital, France. This drawing is attributed to Louis V...ART90495
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The Sorrento smile
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts an illustration of an Australian soldier sitting at a table with a woman, only her skirt and leg/shoe is visible. A bottle of wine and two wine glasses are on the table. An arrow points from t...ART90423
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The 17th carries on
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts the artist bound by a series of weights and pulleys, somewhat like a slave caught in an infernal machine. The artist (a lieutenant) is being driven forward by a Major, who is standing on a sto...ART90453
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The 17th makes a start.
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts an engineer from the 17th FC AE seated on an emaciated horse, luring it forward using the ploy of a carrot on a stick. The hoof, saddle and rump of the horse are branded with '17th F.C'. The ...ART90490
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The 17th makes a start
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier rides an emaciated horse whilst dangling a carrot in front of it. The horse has two bandaged legs and its tounge is hanging out. A dog runs in front, whilst another dog chases a chicken alon...ART90494
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The trial
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
A soldier rides an emaciated horse, which is weighed down by a rock tied to its tail. The horse has two bandaged legs and appear to be moving at speed. They ride in the direction of a sign posted on t...ART90479
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4th General London Hospital
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Ragtime sketches of various types of men and women that the artist viewed whilst visiting Denmark Hill, all wearing hats.ART19752.006
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[Three men and a horse]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts an officer, most likely a Colonel of the 17th Field Company Australian Engineers. Behind him is his piebald horse, who is mangy and half-starved. The benighted horse is having his tail docked...ART90482
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[To France]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Depicts a Colonel from the 17th FC AE riding through a desolate and dry terrain. A biplane hovers in the upper left corner, and crows fly in the upper right corner. The officer is riding a piebald hor...ART90486
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[Tom undergoing repairs]
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Maker: Vasco, Louis
Various ragtime sketches of three soldiers in profile. The face of a fourth man is depicted inside a balloon, with the caption 'Tom undergoing repairs'. Selected features and heads are exaggerated in ...ART90501