Henshaw John General Editor (6 results)

Reprint, 1st single volume edition. 9.5" x 7.5". 127pp + 127pp + 128pp, illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Signature of previous owner on half title. Very good hardback in chipped, now protected, very good dustwrapper.

Hardback. James Gleeson (General Editor), John Henshaw, Lansdowne Press. Author: James Gleeson (General Editor), John HenshawBinding: HardbackPublisher: Lansdowne Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis comprehensive art history volume chronicles the evolution of Australian painting, systematically presenting the distinct periods of Colonial (1788-1880), Impressionist (1881-1930), and Modern (1931-1970) art movements. The text offers an authoritative survey, illustrating the stylistic shifts and key figures that shaped the nation's artistic identity. It uncovers the rich tapestry of Australian art across centuries, detailing the unique contributions and influences that defined each era. This essential reference work serves as a vital resource for understanding the foundational and transformative periods of painting in Australia, providing a thorough overview for enthusiasts and scholars alike. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The jacket has loss to the head of the spine, and has a tear at the front's head head and a longer one running along the back. Both been repaired on the inside using sticky tape. The edges are chipped. and its not pretty. The body of the book is clean and solid. Includes a gift inscription to Hugh Sawrey, Australian artist and the founder of the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, Longreach. "Ursula Hoff AO OBE - Australian scholar, academic, curator, writer, critic, and lecturer; Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; London Adviser of the Felton Bequest; author of numerous books, catalogues, articles, reviews, and scholarly publications on art." (Wikipedia) "The book contains 32 hand mounted colour reproductions of Charles Conder's best paintings, supplemented by many reproductions in nblack and white. A listing of Conder's work in Australian public collections accompanies a catalogueb of his Australian works and representative later works." (front flap).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Green hard cover with gilt titles on spine. Contents tight. 114pp with 32 tipped in colour plates. Age discolouration to page edges. Dust jacket has bumped edges and spine ends. It is age-discoloured on edges and is price clipped.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase. Second Printing. HEAVY-will require additional postage to most destinations. 196ppindex, bibliography, footnotes, 94 tipped in col plates. Burgundy cloth in pictorial card slipcase. Slipcase with minor wear and a little wrinkling of laminate. Some foxing to book. Includes Louis Abrahams, Julian Ashton, Rupert Bunny, Charles Conder, Wmanuel Phillips Fox, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, John Russell, Arthur Streeton, and Walter Withers. Size: 4to.…

130 pp, quarto, coloured end papers, b&w plates, tipped-in colour plates, mint copy in like, illustrated d/j.