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Accession Number | ART02737 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | sheet: 30.3 x 18.9 cm; image: 25 x 16.8 cm |
Object type | Work on paper |
Physical description | pencil on paper |
Maker |
Lambert, George |
Place made | Egypt: North Egypt, Moascar |
Date made | 27 January 1918 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Colonel Duncan McLeish, Australian Remount Depot
Description
Upon his arrival at Moascar, near Cairo, Lambert reported to Major 'Banjo' Paterson, who was in command of the Australian Lighthorse Remounts Unit in Egypt. Lambert was in the Australian Remounts Depot from 15 January 1918. At the Depot he drew this portrait profile facing to the right, the head of Colonel Duncan McLeish, with moustache collar and medal ribbons. Colonel Duncan McLeish was commanding the Australian Remount Depot.