| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22487 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 58.6 x 64 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 27 April 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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As the tree falls
Description
This is not a particular wayside grave but is like many others that were seen. There would usually be a simple fence, a cross made from split bamboo or wood, and an inscription punched by mail on a square piece of tin - which was often difficult to read.