Historical information

Drawing done on location by Francis John 'Curly' Papworth whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War Two.

Significance

This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Strong provenance as part of the family collection.

Physical description

Pencil sketch on white paper of three bare chested male figures, two left profile and one rear view. All attired in shorts and boots. Information relating to the figures and location are written on the work.

Inscriptions & markings

Signature right hand corner: Papworth 42.
Written in pencil at top of page: Some Independent Attitudes/Katherine N.T. 1942, June/July Working in the Q Store.
Beneath each figure written in pencil and ink left to right:
Figure 1: Maj Percy Black Adamsom Esq. (in blue ink below: Perc Adamson Dec)
Figure 2: Reg Moggins, working on his Birthday too! (in blue ink below: ?)
Figure 3: You can't mistake this one either! (in blue ink below: Con Nugent, Dec)