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William Dobell Portraits in context PB 64 PP 285 x 215 1862546029 $19.95 EAN 9781862546028 Art / Art History Wakefield Press Controversy reigned in 1944 after William Dobell’s Portrait of an artist (Joshua Smith) was awarded the Archibald Prize. William Dobell: Portraits in context describes the curious history of Dobell’s famous painting, including the fire that nearly destroyed it and its remarkable restoration, and showcases, in context, numerous other early works by this great, enigmatic artist. Jane Hylton, who worked for many years as a curator at the Art Gallery of South Australia, now works as a freelance curator and art historian. Also in this series: Ivor Hele: The productive artist |