c1920 Australian Art Books - Art & Lives Of F. McCubbin, D. Davies & W. Withers

Australian Art Books - Includes 3 Titles As Follows

• The Art & Life Of David Davies by James MacDonald
• The Art & Life Of Francis McCubbin - A Consideration by Alexander Colquhoun
• The Art & Life Of Walter Withers

Published by Alexander McCubbin: Melbourne c1920 (undated)

All tipped in plates present across the 3 volumes.

" The Australian Art Books series, published circa 1920 by Melbourne art dealer and publisher Alexander McCubbin, was a finely produced set of small-format volumes showcasing prominent Australian artists and their work. Each book typically focused on a single painter, presenting a concise biographical sketch alongside high-quality reproductions of selected paintings. The series was designed both as an accessible introduction to Australia's developing national art scene and as an elegant collectible, appealing to art enthusiasts, students, and patrons. McCubbin—himself the son of celebrated Australian artist Frederick McCubbin—leveraged his deep connections within the art world to secure notable contributors and carefully curate each volume. The series played an important role in promoting Australian art at a time when the country's cultural identity was still emerging on the international stage. By offering affordable, portable books with colour and monochrome plates, McCubbin brought wider public attention to the work of painters associated with movements such as the Heidelberg School and other early 20th-century styles. Today, these books are valued both for their art historical content and for their place in the history of Australian publishing, representing an early, deliberate effort to document and celebrate the nation's artistic heritage in print."

Light wear and fading to covers and minor chipping etc as shown. Minor age spotting to endpapers with books predominantly clean and well presented. All tipped in plates present across the 3 volumes. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.