| Accession Number | ART26391 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 31.5 x 36.5 x 77.6 cm |
| Object type | Sculpture |
| Physical description | Plaster, green and bronze patina |
| Maker |
Allen, George Purcell, R |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Description
Plaster cast of a sculpture representing Australian soldiers in New Guinea during the Second World War. One is holding a .303 rifle and the other an Owen gun. The plaster was cast from the original cement model made by George Allen in New Guinea in 1944.