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  1. Animals in war memorial

    Art

    Maker: Gilbert, Charles Web Holland, Steven Mackennal, Bertram Montford, Paul Kell & Denson Stoneworks Pty Ltd

    The Animals in War Memorial is a joint project between the Australian War Memorial and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). The memorial commemorates those animals that...

    ART93929

  2. Bearded dragon

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bearded Dragon and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austr...

    AWM2016.60.10

  3. Bush turkey

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bush Turkey and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australi...

    AWM2016.60.4

  4. Carpet snake

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Carpet Snake and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austral...

    AWM2016.60.9

  5. Cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Curiosity figure 'light' (opening)

    Art

    Maker: Waller, Napier

    Full-sized cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Curiosity figure 'light' (featuring the uniform of a trench-mortar battery).

    ART94044.007

  6. Cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Curiosity figure 'light' (opening), not used

    Art

    Maker: Waller, Napier

    Full-sized cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Curiosity figure 'light' (opening), not used. Original attribute associated with this figure was 'Eagerness', and likely depicting a map reader or a...

    ART94044.008

  7. Cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Independence figure 'light' (opening)

    Art

    Maker: Waller, Napier

    Full-sized cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Independence figure 'light' (a naval captain).

    ART94044.010

  8. Cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Resource figure 'light' (opening)

    Art

    Maker: Waller, Napier

    Full-sized cartoon for Hall of Memory south window: Resource figure 'light' (aircraftsman).

    ART94044.001

  9. Cassowary

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cassowary and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia....

    AWM2016.60.22

  10. Cockatoo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cockatoo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. ...

    AWM2016.60.7

  11. Cure for pain

    Art

    Maker: eX de Medici

    'Cure for pain' is an expression of our common mortality, and the equality in death. Skulls are a traditionally a symbol of death in European art, and here artist eX de Medici has evolved this symbol ...

    ART96843

  12. Cuscus

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cuscus and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.19

  13. Dingo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Dingo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Eac...

    AWM2016.60.12

  14. Eagle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of an Eagle and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.11

  15. Emu

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of an Emu and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Each...

    AWM2016.60.15

  16. Frilled lizard

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frilled Lizard and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austr...

    AWM2016.60.21

  17. Frog

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frog and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Each...

    AWM2016.60.5

  18. Frogmouth owl

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frogmouth Owl and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austra...

    AWM2016.60.18

  19. Goanna

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Goana and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Eac...

    AWM2016.60.26

  20. Gurnet

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Gurnet and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.13

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