Robert Dowling: Tasmanian Son of Empire
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Robert Dowling (1827-1886) holds a special place in the history of Australian art as its first locally trained artist. He is known for his portraits of colonial European society, Oriental and biblical subjects and the largest mid 19th-century paintings of Australian Aborigines. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book features over 60 works and exposes the reader to a much-neglected but extraordinary chapter in Australian art.
Author: John Jones
Format: Hardback, 192 pages, 178mm x 241mm
Published: 2010, National Gallery of Australia, Australia
Genre: The Arts: General & Reference
Description
Robert Dowling (1827-1886) holds a special place in the history of Australian art as its first locally trained artist. He is known for his portraits of colonial European society, Oriental and biblical subjects and the largest mid 19th-century paintings of Australian Aborigines. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book features over 60 works and exposes the reader to a much-neglected but extraordinary chapter in Australian art.
Robert Dowling: Tasmanian Son of Empire