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Arthur Streeton: Painter of Light by Christopher Wray
In this biography, Christopher Wray illuminates the life of Sir Arthur Streeton, one of the giants of Australian art and a founding member of the Heidelberg School. Streeton revolutionized landscape painting in Australia, capturing the sun-drenched plains, the blue of the harbor, and the distinct quality of Australian light with an innovative, impressionistic eye.
Wray traces Streeton’s journey from the famous artists' camps at Box Hill and Eaglemont—where he painted alongside Tom Roberts and Charles Conder—to his struggles for recognition in London and his poignant service as an official war artist on the Western Front. Drawing on extensive research and personal letters, this book reveals the ambitious and complex character of the man who helped define Australia’s national visual identity.
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Arthur Streeton: Painter of Light by Christopher Wray
In this biography, Christopher Wray illuminates the life of Sir Arthur Streeton, one of the giants of Australian art and a founding member of the Heidelberg School. Streeton revolutionized landscape painting in Australia, capturing the sun-drenched plains, the blue of the harbor, and the distinct quality of Australian light with an innovative, impressionistic eye.
Wray traces Streeton’s journey from the famous artists' camps at Box Hill and Eaglemont—where he painted alongside Tom Roberts and Charles Conder—to his struggles for recognition in London and his poignant service as an official war artist on the Western Front. Drawing on extensive research and personal letters, this book reveals the ambitious and complex character of the man who helped define Australia’s national visual identity.
