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Meet… Sidney Nolan

by Yvonne Mes, Sandra Eterović

This picture book explores the life of artist Sidney Nolan, detailing how he developed his iconic Ned Kelly series, brought modernist art to Australia, and introduced his work to a global audience.

Accession 12586 ISBN 9780857985903 Publisher Random House
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