Vietnam on Canvas is a beautiful and sensitive account of the life and work of Australian official war artist Ken McFadyen.

At 37 years of age Ken McFadyen became an official war artist serving with 2 RAR on their tour of duty in South Vietnam in 1968-1969. Lieutenant McFadyen's success as a soldier and artist was summed up by his former Commanding Officer, Brigadier Noel Charlesworth, who wrote: 'When he was dressed in uniform, stripped bare to the waist, his head shaven, he became a digger, and looked like any other soldier. But when he ventured out on patrol laden with army gear and armaments he was recognisable as an artist. His art--board would be strapped on his back and he would be carrying a few satchels of art materials'.

58 images of Ken McFadyen's paintings and charcoal sketches help tell the story of the day-to-day operations of the Australian Task Force in Vietnam.

Product details:

• Details: Non-fiction, published 2018.
• Format: Hardback, illustrations, 162 pages.
• Dimensions: 21.6 cm (h) x 21.6 cm (w) x 1.4 cm (d) / 620 grams.