Place | Middle East |
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Accession Number | ART90052 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | Overall: 19.8 x 33.9 cm |
Object type | Work on paper |
Physical description | brush and ink and pencil on paper |
Maker |
Leahy, Sean |
Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
Date made | 1991 |
Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Hmmm...decisions, decisions!
Description
Depicts a cartoon of Saddam Hussein floating in the sea, with a large wave above him, saying 'Hmmm...decisions, decisions!' . In front of him is a life ring labelled 'Soviet Peace Offer'. The satirical cartoon was created by Sean Leahy in response to the First Gulf War (1990-1991).
Donated through the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme 1994