Japanese evacuating Kahili

Place Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Shortland Islands, Fauro Island
Accession Number ART25234
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 37.6 x 43.4 cm; image: 34.4 x 40.8 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description black and brown ink and wash on paper
Maker Rowed, Reg
Place made Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville
Date made 1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Japanese naval troops packing up to move to prisoner-of-war camp at Fauro Island. An unusual type of Japanese hut can be seen in the background, Bougainville.