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Meet… Sidney Nolan

by Yvonne Mes, Sandra Eterović

This biographical picture book traces the career of visual artist Sidney Nolan. It highlights his role in introducing modernism to Australia and the development of his iconic Ned Kelly painting series.

Accession 12585 ISBN 9780857985903 Publisher Random House Australia
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