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May 27, 2022
This is the second book I have read about Jeffrey Smart (26 July 1921 – 20 June 2013) since I was fortunate enough to see an exhibition of his paintings at the National Gallery of Australia. I borrowed this book, published in 2006, from my local library and fell in love with Jeffrey Smart’s work all over again.
In this book, Barry Pearce documents both the life and work of Jeffrey Smart. I enjoyed the biographical details and loved the 160 full colour plates of his work. There is something about Jeffrey Smart’s use of lines, shape and colour that draws me into his paintings. While my current favourite painting in this book is the amazing ‘Container Train in Landscape’ (1983-1984), there are many paintings (and studies) to admire. This is a big, beautiful book and I wish I had my own copy.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
In this book, Barry Pearce documents both the life and work of Jeffrey Smart. I enjoyed the biographical details and loved the 160 full colour plates of his work. There is something about Jeffrey Smart’s use of lines, shape and colour that draws me into his paintings. While my current favourite painting in this book is the amazing ‘Container Train in Landscape’ (1983-1984), there are many paintings (and studies) to admire. This is a big, beautiful book and I wish I had my own copy.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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