At the Jungle Edge

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Object description

image: A view of part of a prisoner-of-war camp. In the centre of the composition is the latrine hut, with two tiny silhouttes of men visible within the hut. A fence runs either side of it and there is another hut to the left. All is set amongst a jungle scene, with denser vegetation behind the latrine hut.

Physical description

Artwork is painted on card, mounted on blue card, which in turn is mounted on black card.

Label

Artist's caption: 'The latrines shown were pits. After some time in the camp, all the available ground had been used for these pits, and it became necessary to open up the pits and bale out the excreta, which was carried a long distance from the camp. This work was a "punishment job". (On a Jap Field Card)'.

Object details

Category

Art

Creator

Thrale, Charles

Materials

Support: paper

medium: Watercolour

Dimensions

Support: Height 86mm mm, 134mm

Catalogue number

Art.IWM ART 15417 20

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