| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART28344 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall 75.8 cm x 56.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour over pastel and pencil on paper |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
RAN (Australian sailor)
Description
Depicts an unidentified naval rating, from the Second World War, in uniform. Work was published in 'The Australasian', 21 November 1942, p13. The caption read: "'RAN!' Napier Waller here presents a striking representation of a member of our least publicised, but efficient and ubiquitous, fighting arm - the Royal Australian Navy. The Navy has done a remarkable job in the present war, and, though its losses have been heavy, its spirit is undaunted, and its strength undiminished. This drawing was made from life at a naval depot in Australia."