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Theme: Patriotic Duty
Artist: Will DYSON Birth/Death: 1880–1938 Title: One of the old platoon Credit Line: Gift of the Australian War Memorial 1989 Will Dyson made hundreds of drawings showing the day-to-day hardships and deprivations on the Western Front, and the 'heroism of endurance' of the Australian soldiers. It was Dyson's genius that in his drawings he was able to express his profound admiration and sympathy for the men without in any way glorifying the war itself. More details Click image to enlarge |