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The life and works of Russell Drysdale

by Russell Drysdale, Lou Klepac

This work traces the artist's career, sources of inspiration and creative achievements. It includes plates depicting Aboriginal people, with a focus on the Cape York Peninsula period from 1951 to 1957 and works from later life.

Accession 19424 ISBN 0858356856 Publisher Bay Books
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