| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Kokoda Trail |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART93214 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 20 x 14.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | carbon pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Nicholls, John |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea |
| Date made | 1943-44 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Abi
Description
A portrait of 'Abi', a native Papuan man, depicting orange, black and yellow markings on his face, and yellow and gold flowers adorning his hair. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on the Kokoda Trail