| Accession Number | ART29200.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 24.5 x 31.3 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and bue ink on paper |
| Maker |
Heysen, Nora |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
[blood donation]; [blood donation]
Description
Recto: A blood donor lies on a medical bed with their head towards the viewer, two medical assistants assist with the blood collection.
Verso: Depicts the donation of blood from a female patient in a hospital interior with two medical assistants, one holds the needle in the arm while the other is seated holding a full bottle of blood. Both medical staff wear full gowns, head covering and full face masks. There is a window in the background and a curtain is drawn in at the left of the composition.