| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21662 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 49 x 34 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil with coloured washes on paper |
| Maker |
Mainwaring, Geoffrey |
| Place made | Matapan |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Infantryman, 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion
Description
Portrait depicting an unidentified infantryman of the 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion, 6th Australian Division, 'ready for action', wearing American style gaiters, with two grenades on his belt, and extra ammunition in pouches around his chest.