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William Dobell : an artist's life
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William Dobell : an artist's life

by Elizabeth Donaldson

This volume examines the forty-year career of Australian painter William Dobell, detailing his studies in Sydney, his decade in Europe, and his life at Wangi Wangi. It features over 150 images, including iconic portraits and significant landscape works.

Accession 12036 ISBN 9781921497810 Publisher Exisle Publishing Limited
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