| Place | Africa: North Africa, Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), Mersa Matruh |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART30085 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 44.5 x 44 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour over pencil heightened with gouache on paper |
| Maker |
Herbert, Harold |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Road into the town, Mersa Matruh
Description
Depicts view of the road leading into the town of Mersa Matruh in the Western Desert, Egypt. Mersa Mutrah was a key port during the conflict, and was taken by German commander Rommel in 1942. Following their defeat, the British retreated to El Alamein. Painted as part of the Syrian Campaign series. The campaign involved Australian troops, mostly from the 7th Division, fighting alongside allied troops against the Vichy French in Syria and Lebanon.