William Dobell 1899-1970: The Painter's Progress
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Catalogue to a touring exhibition of paintings and drawings by the Australian artist William Dobell (1899-1970). There are six texts. In his introduction, Pearce surveys Dobell's contribution as a portrait painter to 20th century art. Kolenberg discusses the life drawings up to the early 1930s. In separate texts, Raissis examines Dobell's portrayal of scenes and people in London, and landscapes and portraits painted in Wangi Wangi, Australia during the latter part of his career. Also in separate texts, Davidson studies the impact on Dobell of the controversy and court case surrounding his entry for the Archibald prize, and comments on the late commissioned portraits, focusing in particular on Dame Mary Gilmore (1955-57). The text of the inaugural `Dobell memorial lecture' by Gleeson, is appended.
Author: Barry Pearce
Format: Paperback, 150 pages
Published: 1998, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
Catalogue to a touring exhibition of paintings and drawings by the Australian artist William Dobell (1899-1970). There are six texts. In his introduction, Pearce surveys Dobell's contribution as a portrait painter to 20th century art. Kolenberg discusses the life drawings up to the early 1930s. In separate texts, Raissis examines Dobell's portrayal of scenes and people in London, and landscapes and portraits painted in Wangi Wangi, Australia during the latter part of his career. Also in separate texts, Davidson studies the impact on Dobell of the controversy and court case surrounding his entry for the Archibald prize, and comments on the late commissioned portraits, focusing in particular on Dame Mary Gilmore (1955-57). The text of the inaugural `Dobell memorial lecture' by Gleeson, is appended.