{"product_id":"1995-the-legendary-lindsays-by-ursula-prunster-australian-art-history-book","title":"1995 The Legendary Lindsays by Ursula Prunster Australian Art History Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1995 The Legendary Lindsays by Ursula Prunster Australian Art History Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n               \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                 \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       The Legendary Lindsays\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       By Ursula Prunster\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       Published by Art Gallery Of New South Wales 1995 1st Edition\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       \u003cstrong\u003e\n                        First Edition With Unclipped Dustjacket\n                       \u003c\/strong\u003e\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n                       \u003cbr\u003e\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n                        \"\n                       \u003c\/span\u003e\n                       Ursula Prunster's The Legendary Lindsays offers a richly illustrated and deeply researched exploration of one of Australia's most influential artistic families. The book traces the lives and creative output of the Lindsay siblings—Norman, Lionel, Daryl, Ruby, and their extended circle—situating them within the cultural, social, and artistic landscape of late‑19th and early‑20th‑century Australia. Prunster presents the Lindsays not merely as individual talents but as a dynamic, interconnected creative force whose work shaped Australian art, literature, and public debate.\n                       \u003cdiv\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                       \u003c\/div\u003e\n                       \u003cdiv\u003e\n                        Through essays, archival photographs, artworks, and personal documents, the book examines the distinctive artistic identities of each Lindsay while highlighting the shared themes that bound them: a devotion to craftsmanship, a fascination with myth and the human figure, and a rebellious streak that often challenged prevailing moral and aesthetic norms. Prunster and her contributors delve into Norman Lindsay's provocative drawings and paintings, Lionel's masterful wood engravings, Daryl's contributions to portraiture and museum leadership, and Ruby's literary achievements, revealing the breadth of the family's cultural impact.\n                       \u003c\/div\u003e\n                       \u003cbr\u003e\n                       The publication also reflects on the Lindsay legacy—how their work was received in their own time, how controversies shaped their reputations, and how their influence continues to echo through Australian art history. As a gallery publication, it balances scholarly insight with visual richness, offering readers both a critical study and a celebratory tribute. The result is a comprehensive portrait of a family whose creativity, eccentricity, and ambition left an indelible mark on Australia's artistic identity.\"\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n                       \u003cbr\u003e\n                      \u003c\/div\u003e\n                      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n                       Light wear to unclipped dustjacket protected with a clear plastic sleeve. No inscriptions. Pages very clean and well presented. Binding is good with no loose pages. A nice 1st edition copy in very good condition overall. 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