Shows the development of Australian artist, Russell Drysdale, over a period of 25 years and interprets his vision and concept. The film is based on over eighty paintings assembled from private and public collections. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009339
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art criticism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Biography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Drysdale, Russell, Sir, 1912-1981
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painters - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Australian
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)