The prize / Kim E Anderson
- Bib ID:
- 8842167
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Anderson, Kim E, author
- Online Access:
- National edeposit: Onsite at National Library of Australia
- Related Online Resources:
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- Access Conditions:
- National edeposit: Available onsite at the National Library of Australia, State Library of New South Wales
- Description:
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- Neutral Bay, NSW : Pantera Press, 2023
- ©2023
- 1 online resource.
- ISBN:
- 9780645498547 (EPUB)
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access : Available online.
- Summary:
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"When two artists enter the 1943 Archibald Prize, a scandal erupts that grips not only the art world, but the nation. A poignant love story with shattering consequences, inspired by real-life events. 'Is that what you want to do? Peer into my soul and capture my flaws, for all to see?' As World War II draws to a close, Australian society is still deeply conservative. Homosexuality is illegal and the scourge of Modernism is infecting Australian art. When William Dobell paints a portrait of lover and fellow artist Joshua Smith, he is awarded Australia's most prestigious art prize. However, Dobell's celebration is cut short after a protest is lodged by his competitors, who claim the painting is a caricature. Both artist and sitter soon find themselves in the glare of the spotlight when a court case to determine the matter turns into a public spectacle. Bill and Joshua's relationship is put under pressure and at risk of being exposed as they are caught in a world where they must choose between love and art: between acceptance and exile." -- About the Book screen.
- Notes:
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- "A portrait. A scandal. Two lives changed forever" -- Cover screen.
- Title from title screen.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Copyright:
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2023
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