Summary
Graphite pencil on paper, drawing of a coastal view Lae, Papua New Guinea, 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 a coastal view and sinking ship at Lae, Papua New Guinea 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; 'NG / LOOKING TOWARDS LAE' Hand written in graphite pencil on the reverse; '27.9.43'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
181 mm (Width), 104 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Art, Paintings, Drawings, World War II, 1939-1945, Coastal Landscapes