| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21721 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 46 x 34.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | charcoal with coloured crayons heightened with white on paper |
| Maker |
Hodgkinson, Roy |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A soldier and his doover (Private Charles Dury)
Description
Portrait depicting Private Charles T Dury VX48227, driver to Brigadier Whitehead, Commanding Officer of the 26th Australian Infantry Brigade. Private Dury is standing in front of his 'doover', an improvised tent or shelter, made from any materials available.