Boy in helmet.
Primary Artist
Noel Counihan (1913–1986)
Title
Date made
1968 (dated)
Place made
Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
stencil
Matrix size
71.2 x 52.0 cm (printed image)
Support
paper
Support size
88.5 x 61.5 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
3/35
Edition information
edition of 35
Production notes
The image was drawn onto a glass plate for transfer to a photo-sensitised screen.
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed and dated lower right below image in black pencil, 'Counihan '68'.
titled lower centre below image in black pencil, 'Boy in Helmet'.
inscribed lower right below date in black pencil, '3/35'.
Subject description
Vietnam War response depicting the head of a young man, screaming, wearing a steel helmet covered in camouflage branches.
Collection
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Accession number
1975.75
Credit line
Purchased 1975
Subject category
Australia, Art style: Social Realism
Country of context
Australia
Creators
O'Connor, Norman. | (1923–2015) Australian | Male | printer
Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
30 Aug 2026