About this objectDrawing of a man tuning a violin - on reverse it is inscribed "This chap could play anything on violin". This was made by the Liverpool-born artist Thomas Burke, who was a prisoner of war in numerous camps during the Second World War.
MakerBurke, Thomas (1906-1945)
Maker Roleartist
Date Made1941-1945
Period20th century
Medium and MaterialsPencil on paper
Techniquepencil on paper
Measurementsheight: 27.5cm
width: 41cm
Credit LineBequeathed by the artist's sister, Mary Catherine Burke, 1985
