North Hobart, Victoria, Australia: Dr. Henry R. Lew, 1996. 55pp. Beautiful colour-plate section (art by Derwent Lees, 1884-1931), plus several b/white halftone plates throughout the subject biography. Colour-art illustrated (Derwent Lees), French-fold wrapper mildly shelfworn only. Double-column text throughout the unmarked textblack. Oblong (landscape) format softcover. Simultaneously published in three editions: a Collector's Edition in dustjacket, a standard hardcover (Library Edition), and a softcover (Catalogue Edition) of which this copy is one. Australian landscape artist Derwent (born Desmond) Lees was born in Hobart, Tasmania in 1884. His life was beset by physical and mental health issues, but his skill as a (mainly) landscape artist was never in question, with his work held in prestigious galleries. Schizophrenia eventually overcame him and he died in asylum care in England in 1931. This is his legacy . . . Contents include: Prelims., Dedication. Acks. Introduction. Derwent Lees. The Plates. Representation in Public Art Galleries and Museums. Catalogue of Oil Paintings in Public Collections. Bibliography. Book weight approx. 350g. . First Edition. Softcover (Oblong). Very Good/Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 20.75cm x 29cm).

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Bookseller: Diversity Books, IOBA (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014427
Title: IN SEARCH OF DERWENT LEES
Author: Lew, Henry R
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good +
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0646283820
ISBN 13: 9780646283821
Publisher: Dr. Henry R. Lew
Place of Publication: North Hobart, Victoria, Australia
Date Published: 1996
Size: 8vo - (approx. 20.75cm x 29cm)
Keywords: Art and Artists, Australia, Exhibition Catalogue, Artist Biography (Australia), Derwent Lees (1884-1931), Landscape Artists (Australia), Henry R. Lew
Bookseller catalogs: Australiana;

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