Nora Heysen: A Portrait

Name: Nora Heysen: A Portrait
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SKU: 9781925815207
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By Anne-Louise Willoughby

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Nora Heysen: A Portrait by Anne-Louise Willoughby is a compelling biography that delves into the life and career of Nora Heysen, an acclaimed Australian artist. The book paints a vivid picture of her journey through the art world, from her pioneering achievements as the first woman to win the Archibald Prize to her experiences during World War II. It explores both her personal and professional challenges, offering insights into her enduring legacy in the art community.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in discovering the life and work of one of Australia's most notable female artists and her impact on the art world. By exploring her vivid portraits and the challenges she faced, you'll gain insight into her trailblazing journey amidst the constraints of her time. It's a compelling read for those who appreciate art history and inspiring biographies of pioneering women.

Nora Heysen: A Portrait

A portraitist and a flower painter, Nora Heysen's life was defined by an all-consuming drive to draw and paint. Extensively researched, and containing artworks and photographs from the painter's life, Nora Heysen: A Portrait is the first biography of the artist, and it has been enthusiastically embraced by the Heysen family.

This authorised biography coincides with a major retrospective of the works of Nora and her father, landscape painter Hans Heysen, to be held at the National Gallery of Victoria in March 2019.

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This authorised biography coincides with a major retrospective of the works of Nora and her father, landscape painter Hans Heysen, to be held at the National Gallery of Victoria in March 2019.

Hahndorf artist Nora Heysen was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize and Australia's first female painter to be appointed as an official war artist. A portraitist and a flower painter, Nora Heysen's life was defined by an all-consuming drive to draw and paint.

In 1989, aged 78, Nora re-emerged on the Australian art scene as the nation's major art institutions restored her position after years of artistic obscurity.

Extensively researched by the author, Nora Heysen: A Portrait is the first biography of the artist, and it has been enthusiastically embraced by the Heysen family.

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Nora Heysen: A Portrait by Anne-Louise Willoughby is a compelling biography that delves into the life of Australia's first female Archibald Prize winner. The book is praised for its vivid portrayal of Heysen's pioneering spirit and artistic journey, and the author is lauded for bringing the artist's story and achievements to life with nuance and admiration. It's noted for effectively illuminating Heysen’s challenges and triumphs in the male-dominated art world.

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ISBN: 9781925815207

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 568g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Anne-Louise Willoughby is a journalist and freelance writer with a background in Italian and fine-art history. The Nora Heysen biography was written as the substantial component of her PhD in creative non-fiction, which she is currently completing at the University of Western Australia.