Condition of Book: Fine. An excellent firm clean copy. A lively and thorough telling of one of Australia's greatest front page scandals, involving key figures of the nation's art movement, politicians and business leaders, with William Dobell and Joshua Smith caught in the middle. Whilst World War II raged overseas, Australia's Archibald Prize, the wealthiest portrait prize in the world, drew huge crowds and torrents of gossip. This big illustrated book details the bizarre court case, the cast of odd characters and the aftermath, with informative context. 232pp.

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Title

The Case that Stopped a Nation

Publisher

Halstead Press

Publication Date

2021

Language

English

ISBN 10

1925043592

ISBN 13

9781925043594

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Weight

688 grams

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The history of the Archibald Prize scandal following the 1944 award of the portrait prize to William Dobell for his painting of Joshua Smith.

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