| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART90054 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 19.8 x 33.9 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brush, ink and pencil heightened with white on paper |
| Maker |
Leahy, Sean |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
| Date made | 1991 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Saddam calls for 'The Mother of All Battles'
Description
Cartoon depicting Saddam Hussein cowering in a fox hole under the ground, yelling out for his mother, suggesting that he wishes for another conflict in Iraq. 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