Nineteenth century Australia saw the development of world-class artists and art that is now receiving the international attention it deserves. The Chauncy sisters, Martha Berkeley and Theresa Walker, were the first artists to emigrate to South Australia. Martha executed miniature portrait paintings as well as landscapes and flower studies. Theresa created miniature medallions in wax and became Australia's first female sculptor, the only significant female sculptor of the period. The sisters were the first female artists of ...
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Nineteenth century Australia saw the development of world-class artists and art that is now receiving the international attention it deserves. The Chauncy sisters, Martha Berkeley and Theresa Walker, were the first artists to emigrate to South Australia. Martha executed miniature portrait paintings as well as landscapes and flower studies. Theresa created miniature medallions in wax and became Australia's first female sculptor, the only significant female sculptor of the period. The sisters were the first female artists of the country to make direct depictions of Aboriginals as part of their subject matter. (Art Gallery of South Australia)
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Add this copy of Colonial Sisters: Martha Berkeley & Therese Walker, to cart. $27.70, very good condition, Sold by Berry Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berry, NSW, AUSTRALIA, published 1994 by Art Gallery of South Australia.
Edition:
2002, South Australia State Government Publications
Publisher:
South Australia State Government Publications
Published:
1994
Language:
English
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12522480172
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Very Good. 9780730830726. Australian History. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Previous owner's signature in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; Australian History; ISBN: 0730830721. ISBN/EAN: 9780730830726. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25411.
Add this copy of Colonial Sisters: Martha Berkeley & Theresa Walker- to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Gallery; Et Al.
Edition:
2002, South Australia State Government Publications
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South Australia State Government Publications
Published:
2002
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English
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15791144417
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New. 0730830721. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 102 pp. With 36 col. Ills. 21 x 22 cm. --with a bonus offer--
