Catalogue of the Loan Collections of Oil Paintings Exhibited at the Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney National Galleries (1984)

Features detailed descriptions and critical analyses of the exhibited artworks. Notable entries include Alphonse de Neuville’s “The Defence of Rorke’s Drift and Luke Fildes’ “The Widower,” a moving portrayal of Victorian social realism that delves into the emotional depth of its subject. Also includes work by Franck Dicksee, Waterhouse, Wyllie and many more.  A valuable historical record of the Australian art scene in the late 19th century. Condition: covers worn and tape repaired to rear panel. Prelims toned. Heavy tanning and spotting to page 36 and 37, otherwise very good.