Construction at Vung Tau; verso: Sketch of a head

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Accession Number ART40487
Collection type Art
Measurement Sheet: 26.9 x 37 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description black fibre-tipped pen, brush and watercolour wash on paper; verso: black fibre-tipped pen
Maker Fletcher, Bruce
Place made Vietnam, Vietnam: Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau
Date made 1967
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A group of Vietnamese civilian labourers constructing buildings at a camp, possibly the Australian Logistics Support Group (ALSG) base in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The labourers are gathered in the foreground where the foundations of a building have been laid, and behind them are several long barracks buildings and flag poles. Verso: Partial sketch of a man leaning his head on his hand.