| Places | |
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| Accession Number | ART24399 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 31.1 x 24.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink and coloured wash over pencil |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 19 Dec 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Top of Banyan Knoll , Artillery Ridge
Description
The top of the hill bared by shell fire. An unfinished weapon pit is on the right facing the enemy position of a grave. Behind it a Japanese helmet on a stick donates the position of the grave. Someone's personal gear is scattered in the foreground, apparently whilst the owner digs in. The bareness of this hill contrasts strongly with all the surrounding hills which are heavily forested.