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The art of William Dobell

by Sydney Ure Smith, Brian Penton

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Accession 16861 ISBN — Publisher Ure Smith (Publishing firm)
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A highly illustrated introductory book on Australian painter William Dobell, including reproductions from his sketchbook. --LH

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Sydney Ure Smith, Brian Penton
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