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Russell Drysdale : 1912-81

by Russell Drysdale, Geoffrey Smith, Optus

This catalogue accompanies an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria and four other Australian venues between December 1997 and November 1998. The publication includes bibliographical references.

Accession 19419 ISBN 0724101985 Publisher National Gallery of Victoria
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