| Accession Number | ARTI03270 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 41 x 32.8 cm [irreg]; image: 35.8 x 25.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil, watercolour and charcoal on paper |
| Maker |
Hodgkinson, Frank |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Buna Area, Soputa |
| Date made | December 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Prisoner of war - Soputa
Description
A Japanese prisoner of war is sitting in front of a soldier. The prisoner is dressed in brown coloured cap, collarless, long sleeved shirt and trousers and his lace up shoes have a notch in the front of each shoe. The soldier's uniform is green and he is wearing a helmet and boots with high spats. He is carrying a backpack, rifle, canister and a bayonet scabbard.