Seeing the Centre: The Art of Albert Namatjira 1902-1959

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Seeing the Centre: The Art of Albert Namatjira 1902-1959
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alison French
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:166
Dimensions(mm): Height 298,Width 241
Category/GenreArt of indigenous peoples
Individual artists and art monographs
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
ISBN/Barcode 9780642541369
ClassificationsDewey:759.994 759.994 759.994
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 120 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher National Gallery of Australia
Imprint National Gallery of Australia
Publication Date 15 September 2002
Publication Country Australia

Description

In 1951, a small, blue envelope reached the post office in Alice Springs, addressed to "Albert Namatjira, Famous Aboriginal Artist, Australia". It had been posted in India by an autograph hunter whose confidence in its delivery was not unreasonable, given the accurate description of the intended recipient. Namatjira was indeed famous; he was also A