| Accession Number | ART23476 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | unframed: 30.4 x 43.2 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas board |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 4: RAN |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Control platform of a frigate
Description
An engineer watches the control platform in the engine room of a frigate. He wears a sleeveless shirt to keep cool in the hot closed space. The artist was fascinated by the different jobs and working environments aboard navy vessels.