The Collections of the National Gallery of Victoria

The Collections of the National Gallery of Victoria

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Ann Galbally

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Very Good, Dust jacket: very good, In good condition


The Collections of the National Gallery of Victoria is a book by Ann Galbally, a distinguished Australian art historian and curator. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of the National Gallery of Victoria, AustraliaÕs oldest and largest public collection. The book covers the history of the gallery from its inception in 1861 to its present state, and explores the socio-cultural factors that shaped its collecting policies and practices. The book features 202 illustrations in colour and black and white, showcasing the galleryÕs diverse and rich holdings in paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings, furniture, metalwork, ceramics, glass and costumes. The book also includes an introduction by Patrick McCaughey, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index. The book was first published in 1987 by Oxford University Press and has 280 pages
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Ann Galbally

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Very Good, Dust jacket: very good, In good condition


The Collections of the National Gallery of Victoria is a book by Ann Galbally, a distinguished Australian art historian and curator. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of the National Gallery of Victoria, AustraliaÕs oldest and largest public collection. The book covers the history of the gallery from its inception in 1861 to its present state, and explores the socio-cultural factors that shaped its collecting policies and practices. The book features 202 illustrations in colour and black and white, showcasing the galleryÕs diverse and rich holdings in paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings, furniture, metalwork, ceramics, glass and costumes. The book also includes an introduction by Patrick McCaughey, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index. The book was first published in 1987 by Oxford University Press and has 280 pages