27 Paintings by Sidney Nolan. Introduction by Alan Moorehead.

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London: Thames and Hudson (1964). 8vo. Orig. cloth. Gilt. Illustrated dustjacket. (xiv 60pp.). With 27 colour plates. Minor toning on front end-paper. 1st edition. Fine. NOTE: Sir Sidney Nolan was one of Australia's most prominent artists and his extensive artwork covered a wide range of topics. One of his most well-known series of paintings are his Ned Kelly paintings. From a young age Nolan believed that 'artists could link myth to history' and this series of 27 iconic pieces reflects this belief. The myth of the bushranger and specifically of Ned Kelly is especially relevant to the development of modern Australia.