| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23648 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 29.6 x 42 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Ashton, Richard |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby |
| Date made | 5 June 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studies
Description
Five figure studies drawn by the artist whilst he was in Port Moresby.
Richard Ashton was appointed an official war artist in 1942, during active service with the Australian Imperial Force in New Guinea, however ill health forced him to resign from the post. After recuperation he rejoined the army to serve in Northern Australia and New Guinea. In a private capacity he was able to produce a large number of drawings and oil sketches.