| Place | Middle East: Syria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART30090 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 34.8 x 54.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour over pencil heightened with white on paper |
| Maker |
Herbert, Harold |
| Place made | Syria |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Camouflaged artillery
Description
Depicts a 25 pounder gun camouflaged outside of Damour, Syria (now in Lebanon). Produced during the Syrian campaign and painted in July 1941. The artist wrote of the work 'Camouflaged artillery - Units of the Royal Navy and Field Artillery preparing to shell Damour a day or two prior to the armistice. The artillery is in a camouflaged position among sycamore-figs and prickly pears.' The Syrian Campaign involved Australian troops, mostly from the 7th Division, fighting alongside allied troops against the Vichy French in Syria and Lebanon.
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