Russell Drysale: the drawings
by Lou Klepac
Published 2012 RRP $80 Hardcover 164 pages 265 x 278 mm ISBN 9780947349578 Distributed by Peribo
2012 was the centenary of the birth of Russell Drysdale, one of the greatest Australian painters of the twentieth century. This book celebrates his achievement as a draughtsman.
Drawing has been vital in Drysdale's career. It was when passing the time drawing while in hospital that his talent was noticed, which led to him studying at the George Bell School and putting down the foundation for his future life as a painter. Drysdale is known for a series of highly imaginative and wonderful paintings, but he was also a prolific draughtsman, for whom drawing was the basis of all his work.
This book covers the entire period of his career; it includes both working drawings, drawings made for their own sake and includes quotations from the artist. It also delves into the nature of drawing itself and the changes that this discipline has undergone during the twentieth century.
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Short Stories
by Henry Lawson with five original etchings by Russell Drysdale
A pencil sketch of two individuals, one standing with a cap and beard, the other sitting with curly hair and a round face, wearing an unbuttoned shirt.
Line drawing of an old man with a beard wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a collared shirt, and a jacket, signed by Russell Drysdale.
A line sketch of a young boy resting his head on folded arms on a table, wearing a simple shirt, with the signature 'Russell Drayko' at the bottom right corner.
Sketch of a woman with her hair tied back, sitting at a desk or table near a window, with a hanging pull cord.
Sketch of a person with shoulder-length hair, wearing an oversized jacket, holding an object in their hand.
