Historic Sydney As Seen By Its Early Artists
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure. Stickers/Labels: None present.
A richly illustrated journey through colonial Sydney, Historic Sydney as Seen by its Early Artists presents the city's formative years through the eyes of the painters and draughtsmen who first captured it on canvas and paper. Susanna Evans chronicles the work of the pioneering artists who documented the raw, evolving landscape of Sydney Harbour and its surrounds during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The book argues that these early artworks are not merely aesthetic achievements but essential historical documents that illuminate the social, architectural, and environmental transformation of one of Australia's most iconic cities. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible warmth, it details the biographies and techniques of key figures while situating their work within the broader context of British colonial expansion. A must-have for enthusiasts of Australian history, art history, and the cultural heritage of Sydney.
Author: Susanna Evans
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Doubleday, Sydney
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure. Stickers/Labels: None present.
A richly illustrated journey through colonial Sydney, Historic Sydney as Seen by its Early Artists presents the city's formative years through the eyes of the painters and draughtsmen who first captured it on canvas and paper. Susanna Evans chronicles the work of the pioneering artists who documented the raw, evolving landscape of Sydney Harbour and its surrounds during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The book argues that these early artworks are not merely aesthetic achievements but essential historical documents that illuminate the social, architectural, and environmental transformation of one of Australia's most iconic cities. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible warmth, it details the biographies and techniques of key figures while situating their work within the broader context of British colonial expansion. A must-have for enthusiasts of Australian history, art history, and the cultural heritage of Sydney.