Summary
Graphite pencil on paper, drawing of ships on the sea in front of a mountain range, at 6:30 am, 4th October circa 1943
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 six military ships on the water in front of a mountain range 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; 'CRAFT MOKING LANDING AT LAE 6:30 AM / 4. OCT / NG' Hand written in graphite pencil on the reverse; 'SCETCHED [SIC] 26.10.43 / 4.9.43 / LaNDING ON LAe'
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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, Military Shipping, Seascapes