Study for gunner firing machine gun

Accession Number ART29953
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 25 x 33.8 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description pencil on paper
Maker Ashton, Richard
Date made c. 1941-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright

Description

A gunner is depicted operating a Vickers machine gun - with a water cooler and sight attached, and an ammunition belt. The soldier is possibly from the United States Army as indicated by his uniform and leggings.