| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART03328 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 46.8 x 60.7 cm (irreg.); image: 46.8 x 60.7 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | charcoal, watercolour, pencil, white gouache on paper mounted on cardboard |
| Maker |
Power, H Septimus |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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War
Description
Power has depicted the 1st Australian Division Artillery battery crossing open ground, with shells exploding nearby. The horses are wearing standard 1912 harnesses, with improvised shadow rolls on bridles. This drawing relates to the Third Battle of Ypres at Passchendaele.