| Description |
63 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 28 cm |
| Summary |
Controversy reigned in 1944 after William Dobell's Portrait of an Artist (Joshua Smith) was awarded the Archibald Prize. This text describes the curious history of Dobell's famous painting, including the fire that nearly destroyed it and its remarkable restoration, and showcases numerous other early Dobell works |
| Analysis |
Painting (Australia) |
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Individual artists |
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History of art |
| Notes |
Published to coincide with the exhibition Portraits in context: the early work of William Dobell, held at Carrick Hill Mar. 8-June 29, 2003 |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 63 |
| Subject |
Dobell, William, Sir, 1899-1970.
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Dobell, William, Sir, 1899-1970 -- Exhibitions.
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Dobell, William, Sir, 1899-1970. Joshua Smith.
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Dobell, William, Sir, 1899-1970 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Portrait painting, Australian.
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Painters -- Australia -- 20th century.
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Painting, Australian -- 20th century.
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Portrait painting -- Australia -- 20th century.
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Portrait painting, Australian -- 20th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Exhibition catalogs.
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| Author |
Dobell, William, Sir, 1899-1970.
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Wakefield Press.
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| LC no. |
2003447516 |
| ISBN |
1862546029 : |
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