Summary
Graphite pencil on paper, drawing of a beach, trees and mountains at Papua New Guinea, 29th September, 1943
One of 38 individual drawings on paper and 3 sketch books containing paintings and pencil drawings by Mr J.S. McKean (VX 28884) includes scenes of Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo during World War II.
Description of Content
Drawing of Scarlet Beach, Huon Pennisula, during World War II. Huts are visible on the beach.
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; 'NG / MOUTH OF BUSO RIVER LOOKING FROM / LAE' Hand written in graphite pencil on the reverse; '29.9.43 / LOOKING eAST FROM LAE / SCARLET. Beach'
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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