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Accession Number | ART03089 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | sheet: 22.8 x 35.6 cm (irreg.); image: 20.8 x 35.6 cm |
Object type | Work on paper |
Physical description | pencil on paper |
Maker |
McCubbin, Louis Frederick |
Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Corbie Albert Area, Sailly-le-Sec, Deadman's Gully |
Date made | 1918 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
3rd Division Headquarters, Deadman's Gully
Description
Sketch depicting the AIF 3rd Division Headquarters at Deadman's Gully, Western Front. The scene depicts camp life and contains images of soldiers, tents, wagons and the headquarters buildings. Louis McCubbin enlisted with the 14th Battalion AIF in 1916, serving in France from November 1917 with the 10th Field Ambulance. He undertook a camouflage course and was appointed as an Official War Artist working as Officer in Charge of Camouflage for 3rd Division AIF in 1918. His appointment was terminated in 1920, in which year he returned to Australia and joined the staff of the Australian War Memorial to paint backgrounds for dioramas and to perform a variety of other duties. McCubbin remained in the position until 1930.