Letters From Smike: The Letters Of Arthur Streeton 1890-1943

Letters From Smike: The Letters Of Arthur Streeton 1890-1943

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Author: Ann Galbally And Anne Gray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press Australia, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This compelling collection, Letters From Smike: The Letters Of Arthur Streeton 1890-1943, presents the correspondence of one of Australia's most celebrated landscape painters. The volume uncovers the personal thoughts, artistic struggles, and triumphs of Arthur Streeton across five decades, offering an intimate glimpse into his creative process and daily life. These meticulously compiled letters chronicle a pivotal era in Australian art, illustrating the development of the Heidelberg School and Streeton's significant contributions to it. Ann Galbally and Anne Gray's editorial work details the artist's journey through his own words, providing invaluable context to his iconic works and the cultural landscape of his time. It serves as an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike, illuminating the man behind the masterpieces with remarkable clarity and depth.

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Description

Author: Ann Galbally And Anne Gray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press Australia, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This compelling collection, Letters From Smike: The Letters Of Arthur Streeton 1890-1943, presents the correspondence of one of Australia's most celebrated landscape painters. The volume uncovers the personal thoughts, artistic struggles, and triumphs of Arthur Streeton across five decades, offering an intimate glimpse into his creative process and daily life. These meticulously compiled letters chronicle a pivotal era in Australian art, illustrating the development of the Heidelberg School and Streeton's significant contributions to it. Ann Galbally and Anne Gray's editorial work details the artist's journey through his own words, providing invaluable context to his iconic works and the cultural landscape of his time. It serves as an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike, illuminating the man behind the masterpieces with remarkable clarity and depth.