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The drawings of William Dobell in the Australian National Gallery
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The drawings of William Dobell in the Australian National Gallery

by James Gleeson

An illustrated catalogue of the artist's works, featuring a biography, detailed commentary, and numerous colour and black-and-white plates.

Accession 5592 ISBN 0642130825 Publisher Australian National Gallery
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