| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART29216 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 38.2 x 52.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour with conte crayon on paper mounted on board |
| Maker |
Wood Wood, C Dudley Wood, C Dudley |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Crushing metal for runways
Description
The main image is of two men, industrial machinery, and a truck. The men are shovelling crushed metal. One figure is wearing a hat, singlet and long pants; the other wears a hat, singlet and shorts. The truck and complex machinery occupy the fore and middle grounds of this work. A third figure of a man, dressed similarly to the others, occupies the middleground. A second truck can be seen in the background.