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Australia's radical genius
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Will Dyson
Will Dyson (1880-1938) was a brilliant and versatile artist, and much more besides. His prodigious talents struggled to find a niche in Australia, but he burst into prominence with cartoons of extraordinary vigour and resource on the London Daily Herald.
Will Dyson (1880-1938) was a brilliant and versatile artist, and much more besides. His prodigious talents struggled to find a niche in Australia, but he burst into prominence with cartoons of extraordinary vigour and resource on the London Daily Herald. These whole-page cartoons with wordy, witty captions were revered by workers and intellectuals alike.
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Will Dyson (1880-1938) was a brilliant and versatile artist, and much more besides. His prodigious talents struggled to find a niche in Australia, but he burst into prominence with cartoons of extraordinary vigour and resource on the London Daily Herald. These whole-page cartoons with wordy, witty captions were revered by workers and intellectuals alike.
Dyson was also a talented writer, a scintillating humourist, and an arresting speaker. A stunning overnight success, he was described as the most famous Australian in the world. In 1916, Dyson became Australia's first official war artist. His drawings of profound empathy and sympathy remain a unique record of the Western Front experience. Once again, he complemented his art with exquisite writing.
Returning to Australia in 1925, he took up etching to international acclaim, confirming that whatever he did, he did well. Absorbing, illuminating, and lavishly illustrated, this is a fascinating story of the life and times of a remarkable and under-recognised Australian.
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Ross McMullin's biography of Will Dyson is acclaimed for its engaging and detailed portrayal of the artist's life and work. Described as an absorbing and pleasurable read, it effectively captures Dyson's career and personality, providing insights into Australian art, politics, and World War I history. Praise is given for the book's vivid illustrations and photographs, enhancing the depth of this well-researched biography, which successfully combines biographical, historical, and artistic narratives.
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ISBN: 9781925322101
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 December 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Scribe Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 219.0mm
Weight: 1106g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Ross McMullin is a historian and biographer who has written extensively about the impact on Australia of its involvement in World War I. Dr McMullin's books include his biographies, the award-winning Pompey Elliott and Will Dyson: Australia's radical genius. His most recent book, Farewell, Dear People: biographies of Australia's lost generation, was awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History.
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