Nora Heysen: A Portrait
eBook - ePub

Nora Heysen: A Portrait

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eBook - ePub

Nora Heysen: A Portrait

About this book

Discover the remarkable life of Nora Heysen, Australia's trailblazing female artist.

Anne-Louise Willoughby's biography unveils the story of Nora Heysen, the first woman to win the Archibald Prize and Australia's first female official war artist. Delve into her artistic journey, from her upbringing in the Adelaide Hills to her experiences documenting World War II. Explore the complexities of her relationship with her famous father, Hans Heysen, and the challenges she overcame in a male-dominated art world.

This extensively researched biography, featuring artworks and photographs from Heysen's life, offers a compelling portrait of a determined and independent woman who left an indelible mark on Australian art. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking inspiration from a life dedicated to creative expression.

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Information

Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781925815214

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Title Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of abbreviations
  7. Preface
  8. Introduction: Nora speaks
  9. One: In the name of the father
  10. Two: The Cedars
  11. Three: Art school, two deals and painting herself
  12. Four: Truth, art and Hitler
  13. Five: Pissarro, Evie and those other men
  14. Six: Nora takes her leave
  15. Seven: Mad Max, Mary and the Archibald
  16. Eight: War and love
  17. Nine: Rations and revisitations
  18. Ten: Letters from a friend
  19. Eleven: Marriage, home and another woman
  20. Twelve: Sacred ground
  21. Epilogue
  22. Works mentioned
  23. List of illustrations
  24. Notes
  25. Acknowledgements
  26. Copyright