| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART41012 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 31 x 27.4 x 15 cm |
| Object type | Sculpture |
| Physical description | bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Upper Level: Post War Issues |
| Maker |
Somerville, Alan |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1989 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Wounded mate
Description
This bronze sculpture relates to the Vietnam War and depicts a soldier carrying another wounded soldier. This maquette was a submission for the National Vietnam Memorial competition, Canberra, 1989. This bronze edition was cast in Rydal, NSW 1989 and the wax version modelled in Vaucluse, NSW 1989.