The Art Of The First Fleet & Other Early Australian Drawings

$90.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Bernard Smith & Alwyne Wheeler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press with the Australian Academy Of The Humanities and the British Museum (Natural History), 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Grey cloth in good condition., Faded DJ.

This volume compiles a collection of early Australian drawings, focusing on artistic representations from the era of the First Fleet. The publication presents historical artworks that document the initial European encounters with the Australian continent and its Indigenous inhabitants. It offers insights into the visual culture of early colonial Australia, showcasing significant pieces that capture the landscape, people, and events of that formative period. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for understanding the artistic interpretations of Australia's foundational history.

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Description

Author: Bernard Smith & Alwyne Wheeler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press with the Australian Academy Of The Humanities and the British Museum (Natural History), 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Grey cloth in good condition., Faded DJ.

This volume compiles a collection of early Australian drawings, focusing on artistic representations from the era of the First Fleet. The publication presents historical artworks that document the initial European encounters with the Australian continent and its Indigenous inhabitants. It offers insights into the visual culture of early colonial Australia, showcasing significant pieces that capture the landscape, people, and events of that formative period. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for understanding the artistic interpretations of Australia's foundational history.