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Bill : the life of William Dobell

by Scott Bevan

This biography follows the life of a working-class Australian artist who achieved international success before a controversial painting impacted his career. It explores his personal journey toward finding a sense of community and belonging.

Accession 16882 ISBN 9781925030549 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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