Summary
Graphite pencil on paper, drawing of a small island, Papua New Guinea, circa 1944.
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 island at 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; 'ISLAND OFF / KALANOA BEACh NG' Hand written in graphite pencil on the reverse; 'BERTS / ISLAND'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
182 mm (Width), 114 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Art, Paintings, Drawings, World War II, 1939-1945, Military Forces, Coastal Landscapes