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Blue Poles : Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the painting that changed the nation
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Blue Poles : Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the painting that changed the nation

by Tom McIlroy

An account of the history and controversy surrounding Jackson Pollock's painting Blue Poles, from its creation to its purchase by the Australian government in 1973, and its impact on the nation's cultural landscape.

Accession 31731 ISBN 9780733651960 Publisher Hachette (Firm)
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