| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART40380 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 56.1 x 37.9 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | red conte crayon, charcoal on paper |
| Maker |
Hele, Ivor |
| Place made | Korea |
| Date made | 9 May 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Wiring slope
Description
Much of the Korean War was fought in trenches along static defensive lines. Here Australian soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, lay out barbed wire defences along the Jamestown Line. This expressive drawing shows Hele’s ability to convey the effort and energy required to perform heavy labour.