Summary
Graphite pencil on paper, drawing of an air raid in El Alamein, Egypt circa 1945.
One of 38 individual drawings on paper and 3 sketch books containing paintings and pencil drawings by Mr J.S. McKean (VX 28884) of scenes of Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo during World War II.
Description of Content
Drawing of an air raid at El Alamein, Egypt during World War II.
Physical Description
Graphite pencil on white paper
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. S. McKean, circa 1982
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Place & Date Depicted
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Artist
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Format
Drawing, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in graphite pencil on the page; 'A / AIR RAID [EL] ALAMEIN'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width), 114 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Art, Paintings, Drawings, World War II, 1939-1945, Air Raid Precautions