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Brett Whiteley : art & life

by Brett Whiteley, Barry Pearce

A comprehensive survey of Brett Whiteley's career, featuring over 180 colour plates. The volume examines the artist's development from the 1950s to 1992, focusing on his landscapes and nudes alongside biographical accounts of his life in Australia and London.

Accession 36697 ISBN 0500285489 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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