Work on paper, Sketch "Sistew" Timor 1942, 1942

Historical information

Drawing done on location by Francis John " Curly" Papworth in Timor on the second day of his deployment with 2/2 Independent Company.

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.

Physical description

Pencil drawing on white paper in landscape

Inscriptions & markings

Diary entry of the second day on Timor with drawing of cooking with local huts in background

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