Agent orange sunset

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number ART45041
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 41.6 x 29.5 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description black fibre-tipped pen
Maker Moore, Peter
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Toukley
Date made c 1989
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright

Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright

Description

An anaemic soldier emerging from the jungle. Tears are coming from his eyes and he appears to be screaming out in pain. He is holding a gun and his shirt is open, revealing his potruding ribs. A helicopter is in the upper right background and several small headstones surround the jungle and soldier. Three cans, including one labelled 'Agent Orange' and another 'Malethine' are behind the soldier emitting gases.

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