The Challicum Sketch Book 1842-53: And Supplementary Paintings By Duncan Elphinstone Cooper

The Challicum Sketch Book 1842-53: And Supplementary Paintings By Duncan Elphinstone Cooper

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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: Duncan Elphinstone Cooper
Binding: Hardback
Published: National Library of Australia, 1987

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

This historical art volume, The Challicum Sketch Book 1842-53 And Supplementary Paintings By Duncan Elphinstone Cooper, presents a remarkable collection of early Australian colonial artwork. It chronicles the visual records of Duncan Elphinstone Cooper, offering an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, people, and daily life of the Challicum station during the mid-19th century. Philip L. Brown's meticulous research uncovers the significance of these works, placing them within the broader context of Australian art history and colonial expansion. The book illustrates the artistic techniques and perspectives prevalent in the era, providing invaluable insights for art enthusiasts and historians alike. This compelling work serves as a vital document, preserving a unique visual narrative from a formative period in Australia's past.

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Description

Author: Duncan Elphinstone Cooper
Binding: Hardback
Published: National Library of Australia, 1987

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

This historical art volume, The Challicum Sketch Book 1842-53 And Supplementary Paintings By Duncan Elphinstone Cooper, presents a remarkable collection of early Australian colonial artwork. It chronicles the visual records of Duncan Elphinstone Cooper, offering an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, people, and daily life of the Challicum station during the mid-19th century. Philip L. Brown's meticulous research uncovers the significance of these works, placing them within the broader context of Australian art history and colonial expansion. The book illustrates the artistic techniques and perspectives prevalent in the era, providing invaluable insights for art enthusiasts and historians alike. This compelling work serves as a vital document, preserving a unique visual narrative from a formative period in Australia's past.