| Accession Number | AWM2018.254.43 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 25.6 x 31.1 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | graphite on paper |
| Maker |
Marcuse, Ernest Henry |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | c.1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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LTD Showgrounds Adelaide Pay Day
Description
Drawing of a man at the Adelaide Show grounds whom the title suggests has drunk his pay and sleeping off the effects.
Ernest Marcuse (1900 – 1985) was a German born Jewish artist. Marcuse (V377746) served in the Australian Army, 4th Employment Company in the Second World War. During his service he was transferred to Army Officer Training School as an Army Staff Artist. He served various units including: 13th Field Hygiene Company, Officer Cadet Training Unit and Land Headquarters, Directorate of Military Training. At this time he created visual training aids and illustrations for publications. Throughout the war Marcuse was located variously at Bonegilla in 1942, followed by Woodside (SA) in 1943, Mangalore and Melbourne.