| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21020 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 40.5 x 45.5 cm; framed: 58 x 63.6 x 4.7 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on board |
| Maker |
Norton, Frank |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 19 May 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Gunner, SS Zealandia
Description
Portrait of an unidentified Australian gunner on board the transport ship SS Zealandia in the Great Australian Bight. Behind the gunner is a 4 inch gun, a telephone for communication with the bridge and rifles for defence against low flying aircraft or mines released by paravanes.