Description

• Scarce exhibition catalogue curated by Lola Wilkins
• With works largely derived from the collection of the Australian War Memorial, the exhibition began there in 2002 before touring the country over the next two years
• Stella Bowen [1893-1947] grew up in Adelaide before travelling in Europe where she married Ford Madox Ford. Struggling to balance motherhood with her artistic endeavours, she finally received some recognition as Australia’s official War Artist in 1944
• First Thus [Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 2002]; iv, 66 pages; illustrated card, a fine copy; ISBN 0-642-48784-7 / 0642487847