Selected Pen Drawings
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Small tear on plate 3; otherwise clean text.
A landmark collection in the world of illustrative art, Selected Pen Drawings showcases the extraordinary draftsmanship of one of Australia's most celebrated and controversial artists, Norman Lindsay. The volume presents a curated selection of Lindsay's intricate pen-and-ink works, illustrating his mastery of line, form, and composition across mythological, satirical, and figurative subjects. His bold, confident strokes and richly detailed imagery reflect a classical European sensibility filtered through a distinctly antipodean imagination, resulting in works that are simultaneously lush and precise. Lindsay's art carries a provocative, sensuous tone that challenged the conservative mores of his era, and this collection stands as a testament to his enduring influence on Australian visual culture. Collectors, artists, and admirers of fine draftsmanship will find this an indispensable record of a singular creative vision.
Author: Norman Lindsay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Small tear on plate 3; otherwise clean text.
A landmark collection in the world of illustrative art, Selected Pen Drawings showcases the extraordinary draftsmanship of one of Australia's most celebrated and controversial artists, Norman Lindsay. The volume presents a curated selection of Lindsay's intricate pen-and-ink works, illustrating his mastery of line, form, and composition across mythological, satirical, and figurative subjects. His bold, confident strokes and richly detailed imagery reflect a classical European sensibility filtered through a distinctly antipodean imagination, resulting in works that are simultaneously lush and precise. Lindsay's art carries a provocative, sensuous tone that challenged the conservative mores of his era, and this collection stands as a testament to his enduring influence on Australian visual culture. Collectors, artists, and admirers of fine draftsmanship will find this an indispensable record of a singular creative vision.