The John And Gillian Borrack Federation Bequest
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A remarkable act of civic generosity sits at the heart of The John and Gillian Borrack Federation Bequest — a curated record of the forty works donated to the City of Whittlesea in December 2001 by Gillian and John Borrack. Produced by the City of Whittlesea, this publication chronicles the full breadth of the Federation Bequest collection, presenting John Borrack's works within the cultural and historical context of Australian Federation-era art and its enduring legacy in the local community. The collection stands as a testament to the power of private patronage in preserving and promoting regional Australian art history, illustrating how individual collectors can shape the cultural identity of a municipality. Rich in local significance, this volume offers art enthusiasts, historians, and community members alike an intimate record of a collection that now forms a permanent part of Whittlesea's cultural heritage — leaving the reader to wonder what stories each individual work quietly holds.
Author: John Borrack
Format: Paperback
Published: 2001, City of Whittlesea
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A remarkable act of civic generosity sits at the heart of The John and Gillian Borrack Federation Bequest — a curated record of the forty works donated to the City of Whittlesea in December 2001 by Gillian and John Borrack. Produced by the City of Whittlesea, this publication chronicles the full breadth of the Federation Bequest collection, presenting John Borrack's works within the cultural and historical context of Australian Federation-era art and its enduring legacy in the local community. The collection stands as a testament to the power of private patronage in preserving and promoting regional Australian art history, illustrating how individual collectors can shape the cultural identity of a municipality. Rich in local significance, this volume offers art enthusiasts, historians, and community members alike an intimate record of a collection that now forms a permanent part of Whittlesea's cultural heritage — leaving the reader to wonder what stories each individual work quietly holds.