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Margaret Preston / Elizabeth Butel

This biography examines the career of Australian modernist painter Margaret Preston, detailing her experimental still-life works and her promotion of a national art style inspired by Aboriginal culture. It also documents her global travels and pursuit of independence.

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Accession Number: 18660

Site: Vernon O Content

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Binding Type: Hard Back

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