| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTI03219 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 39.2 cm x 33.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brush, pen and ink on paper |
| Date made | c.1940-45 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
"Hey Butch! Your discharge has just come through!"
Description
Depicts a Military Policeman seated on a box, with his head resting on a crutch having his beard shaved by another soldier during the Second World War. A second soldier stands near him with a piece of paper, related to his discharge.