File:Robin Kay's painting of Libyan Desert.jpg
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English: Artist Robin Day painted the Libyan Desert on 14 September 1943.
Kay, who has been described as a Second World War soldier, historian and artist, painted many watercolour scenes from the Middle East theatre of war. Archives New Zealand holds 21 of his works as part of the National Collection of War Art. He was the official archivist while stationed in the Middle East and went on write several official histories for the War History Branch. Shown here is Robin Day’s painting: Looking South out towards the Qattara Depression Libyan Desert. AAAC 898 7 NCWA 272 www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22497222 More information can be found here: www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/95566381/the-art-of-war For updates on our On This Day series and news from Archives New Zealand, follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ArchivesNZ Material supplied by Archives New Zealand. |
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