Private James Molony

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Accession Number ART40556
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 74.8 x 59.7 cm Frame: 86 x 71 cm
Object type Painting
Physical description oil on canvas on hardboard
Maker Fletcher, Bruce
Date made 1967
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Portrait of 1410882 Private James Patrick Molony from the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, standing outside his tent at Nui Dat. He is depicted holding a Colt M16 A1 rifle (erroneously called 'Armalite'), and over his shoulder is carrying a belt of 7.62mm ammunition for an M60 machine gun.