| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22249 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 57.5 cm x 61.3 cm x 3.5 cm; Unframed: 39.4 cm x 42.8 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on hardboard |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby |
| Date made | September 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Guns on Ack-Ack Hill, Pt Moresby
Description
This painting shows the position of two 3.7 inch anti-aircraft guns on Ack Ack Hill. Men wearing shorts and tin helmets stand next the guns, while 44-gallon drums have been used to fortify the area.