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Olive Cotton : a life in photography

by Olive Cotton, Helen Ennis

This biography examines the life of pioneering modernist photographer Olive Cotton. It traces her career from 1930s Sydney to her years in regional New South Wales, exploring her artistic legacy and eventual recognition as a significant Australian artist.

Accession 23541 ISBN 9781460758342 Publisher HarperCollins
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