Woman and soldier (Pick up), 1942

Woman and soldier (Pick up), 1942 by Noel Counihan depicts an Australian woman with an American soldier. In the background two Australian soldiers can be seen walking together. Many Australian soldiers came to resent the romantic success of the Americans – a resentment which contributed to the Battle of Brisbane. Collection of the Australian War Memorial

Location: 
Australia
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Collection of the Australian War Memorial, ART28625

Date captured: 
5 January 2011
Date created: 
1 January 1942
Related: 
Battle of Brisbane – Australian masculinity under threat
Keywords:
heterosexuality, masculinity, soldiers