| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART29388 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 28.1 cm x 78.8 cm [irreg.] |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | crayon and watercolour heightend with white on paper |
| Maker |
Hawkins, Sheila |
| Place made | United Kingdom: Scotland |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Shacklers, Australian Forestry Unit, Scotland
Description
Shacklers were responsible for preparing wire ropes for forest harvesting. Using a group composition, Hawkins captures the dynamic movement of the expert woodsmen as they manoeuver the felled trees of Scotland's remote forests.