| Accession Number | ART90409.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Object type | Mosaic |
| Physical description | mosaic |
| Location | Main Bld: Commemorative Area: Hall of Memory: Commemoration |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1955-1958 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Hall of Memory mosaic pendentive: Soldier
Description
The war is over. The last traces of the storm symbolising it can be seen as water running down the tree trunk, while the sunshine bursting through the trees causes the soldier to contemplate that the sacrifices of his dead comrades have brought a ray of hope for the future. Through the beams of light he imagines he sees in bird-like form their ascending spirits. After the dreary war years, with freedom still ours, he is removing his wartime equipment and preparing to return home.