{"product_id":"2026770000668-secondhand-uncommon-australians-towards-an-australian-portrait-gallery","title":"Uncommon Australians: Towards An Australian Portrait Gallery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly illustrated art history publication, Uncommon Australians: Towards an Australian Portrait Gallery presents a compelling case for the establishment of a dedicated national portrait gallery in Australia, drawing on the country's rich tradition of portraiture. Curated with scholarly authority, the work chronicles the development of Australian portrait painting by showcasing significant works from public and private collections across the nation, illuminating how portraiture has captured the faces and identities of notable Australians throughout history. Julian Faigan argues that portraiture occupies a unique and undervalued place in Australian cultural life, deserving of an institution dedicated solely to its preservation and celebration. The tone is both academic and impassioned, blending art historical analysis with a broader cultural argument that speaks to questions of national identity, memory, and representation. This landmark catalogue stands as an essential reference for collectors, historians, and anyone with a serious interest in Australian art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826055327963,"sku":"2026770000668-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/544e0c76-d7ee-4e24-87ab-56f868f274e9.png?v=1780311717","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000668-secondhand-uncommon-australians-towards-an-australian-portrait-gallery","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}