| Accession Number | ART26390 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 61.2 x 46.8 x 62.3 cm |
| Object type | Sculpture |
| Physical description | plaster, bronze patina |
| Maker |
Allen, George |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | c.1943-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Mortar crew
Description
This sculpture of a mortar crew consists of three men crouching behind the mortar. The man in the middle reaches up to load the shell into the barrel, the man on the left holds a second mortar shell and the man on the right holds a stopper.