| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART91877 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.4 x 21.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Garvey, Joe |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, Tripoli |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
'Robbie'
Description
Garvey's cartoon portrait of 'Robbie', from a series of thirty-six pencil drawings made in Syria, Palestine and Lebanon in 1942 of members of 15 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/32 Battalion, Lebanon 1942. 'Robbie' is seen in left profile, with a serious facial expression, holding what appears to be a small bugle.