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Wittenberg

Bundure, NSW

A sketch from May, 1941, depicting Bundure, NSW.

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Untitled sketch from Tatura, 1941.

An untitled sketch completed in Tatura, VIC in 1941.

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A sketch.

An untitled sketch, which appears to show a stage. Emil Wittenberg spent many years working as a stage designer prior to his flight from Europe.

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Untitled sketch of railroad tracks leading into the distance

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Camp currency, front

The front of Emil Wittenberg's proposed design for the camp currency in Hay, NSW.

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Hitler in the water: as it appears when back lit.

This drawing, which appears rather mundane when viewed under normal lighting, shows a much different scene when back lit.

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'Sic Transit Gloria Mundi'

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Camp currency, back

The back of Emil Wittenberg's proposed design for the camp currency in Hay, NSW.

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Hyde Park, 1940.

This sketch was completed during Emil Wittenberg's time in London.

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Murrumbidgee River, 1941.

The Murrumbidgee River was a popular spot among Dunera artists. There are many works that seem to depict this very bend in the river.

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'A Sign of Civilisation'

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A kangaroo jumping, 1941.

For many Dunera artists, Australia's unusual fauna made excellent drawing material. This work would have been completed in Hay, NSW.

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Tocumwal, 1941.

An untitled sketch completed in 1941. Based on the date, Emil Wittenberg likely completed this sketch while being transferred from Hay, NSW to Tatura, VIC.

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'Barbed Wire'

Barbed wire was a common theme for many Dunera artists.

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'HMT Dunera'

A sketch of a man peering out a porthole. Pencils and paper were in short supply aboard the Dunera, but based on the date, it was likely completed during the journey.

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Untitled

Untitled sketch of a trapped hand.

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Untitled Hay sketch

An untitled sketch from 21 April 1941.

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'When That Man Is Dead'

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'Conditions on Troopship'

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Untitled drawing of tables and hammocks

This untitled sketch has no date, though given the subject matter, may have been done or depict scenes aboard the Dunera.

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