| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22894 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 46.4 cm x 61.3 cm; framed: 62.7 cm x 78.3 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Friend, Donald |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Desolate plantations, Balikpapan
Description
Appointed an official war artist in 1945, Friend served in Labuan, Morotai and Balikpapan in Borneo between 23 May and 10 September. The work depicts a war-ravaged landscape at Balikpapan.