| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART92345 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 27.8 x 38.2 cm; image: 24.4 x 30.1 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brush, pen and ink, black crayon, white paint, pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Aria, George Aubrey Aria, George Aubrey |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
What we have, we hold!
Description
A cartoon depicting members of the Australian Defence forces- a soldier, airman and sailor- marching behind the figure of a goddess, a symbolic depiction of Australia as a woman, wearing a helmet and carrying a sword and shield bearing the words '154th Year of Freedom' on it. The cartoon refers to Australia, as an ally, defending Australia's freedom, during the Second World War.