| Accession Number | ARTV10230 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 73.4 x 56.2 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | colour process lithograph and screenprint on paper, linen-backed |
| Maker |
Dew, Peter Apfelbaum, Mario |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c.1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
This vacation visit beautiful Vietnam
Description
An unofficial poster by the 1st Topographical Survey Troop, in the format of a mock travel poster. Two caricatured Australian soldiers charging forward with rifles firing, under enemy bombardment, while a civilian aeroplane flies across the top. Swirly colour background over printed in white and pale blue. This poster was based on an American design with changes made to the soldier's hats, rifles and insignia stripes to portray Australian servicemen.
Peter Dew 38607 / (Temporary) Corporal, Royal Australian Survey Corps served under A Section, 1st Topographical Survey Troop. Also responsible for creating an Australian appropriation of another American image featuring the glamourous 'Connie Rodd' (ARTV08220) his work provides insights into the attitudes of some Australian servicemen and their interaction with American troops in Vietnam.