From the bridge of the 'River Murrumbidgee'

Accession Number ART22625
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 51.3 x 63.8 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description oil, oil wash and black conte crayon on paper
Maker Ragless, Max
Place made Australia: South Australia, Whyalla
Date made May 1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The Whyalla shipyards with the freighter 'River Murray' on the shipway as seen from the bridge of the vessel at the fitting out wharf. The 'River Murray' is under construction and surrounded by scaffolding, while cranes are overhead to move large pieces of metal and wood into place.