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.
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.
Barbed wire was a common theme for many Dunera artists.
For many Dunera artists, Australia's unusual fauna made excellent drawing material. This work would have been completed in Hay, NSW.
Untitled sketch of a trapped hand.
An untitled sketch from 21 April 1941.
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.
This untitled sketch has no date, though given the subject matter, may have been done or depict scenes aboard the Dunera.
An untitled sketch completed in Tatura, VIC in 1941.
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.
This drawing, which appears rather mundane when viewed under normal lighting, shows a much different scene when back lit.
The front of Emil Wittenberg's proposed design for the camp currency in Hay, NSW.
This drawing, which appears rather mundane when viewed under normal lighting, shows a much different scene when back lit.
Emil Wittenberg was one of the most prolific Dunera artists.
The back of Emil Wittenberg's proposed design for the camp currency in Hay, NSW.
This sketch was completed during Emil Wittenberg's time in London.
A sketch of the camp barracks. Based on the date, Wittenberg likely drew this in Hay.