George W. Lambert Retrospective: Heroes and Icons

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title George W. Lambert Retrospective: Heroes and Icons
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anne Gray
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 240
Category/GenreIndividual artists and art monographs
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
ISBN/Barcode 9780642541215
ClassificationsDewey:700.94
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General

Publishing Details

Publisher National Gallery of Australia
Imprint National Gallery of Australia
Publication Date 23 July 2007
Publication Country Australia

Description

George Washington Lambert (1873-1956) was one of Australia's most brilliant, witty, and influental artists, "the Australian Sargent," according to Barry Humphries. This comprehensive book presents the diverse range of Lambert's work from Australian bush subjects to Edwardian portraits and figure groups, from sparkling oil sketches to major battle paintings and large sculpture. Born in St. Petersburg to an American father and British mother, Lambert first came to Australia at age 13 and spent twenty years of his adult career based in London. His flamboyant personality and personal magnetism helped promote his art, though his popularity diminished after his death.