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Accession Number ART19741
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 51 cm x 39.5 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description brush and ink with wash and pencil on paper
Maker Cross, Stan
Place made Australia: Western Australia, Perth
Date made 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright

Description

A large Chinese man intimidates a smaller, cringing German soldier. The text underneath states that the Chinese Cabinet has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Germany, which would explain why the German figure in the image appears concerned.