Historical information

Anzac The Landing 1915 is an oil on canvas painted by George Washington Lambert.
Painting depicts Australian soldiers of the covering force ( 3rd Infantry Brigade) climbing the seaward slope of Plugge's Plateau which overlooks the north end of the Anzac Cove. The view is to the north toward the main range. The yellow pinnacle is "The Sphinx " and beyond is Walker's Ridge which leads to Russell's Top.
The white bags each soldier is shown carrying has two days rations which were issued especially for the landing.

George Washington Thomas Lambert ARA. Born 13th September 1873 - died 29th May 1930.
Australian artist known principally for portrait painting and as a war artist during the 1st World war.

Physical description

Framed print of an oil on canvas " The Making Of A Legend ". Depicting the Landing at Anzac Cove at dawn on the 25th April 1915.

Inscriptions & markings

The print has inscribed below the painting the story of Anzac Cove with descriptions of numbers of casualties inflicted.