| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART03408 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | framed: 66.2 x 77.6 cm; unframed: 50.8 x 61 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on board |
| Place made | France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Strazeele |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Quarters occupied by 1st Australian Division: letters and rations
Description
A view of the interior of the quarters occupied by the First Australian Division, at Strazeele, Lys area, Western Front. Four soldiers sit around a central table, two are reading letters. There is food and a candlestick on the table. Three soldiers relax in a corner of the room or near a kettle. The room is decorated with items on shelves and pictures in frames.