John Olsen: Journeys into the ‘You Beaut Country’

Author: Jenny Zimmer and Ken McGregor
Artist: John Olsen
Publisher: Macmillan Art, South Yarra, Victoria
Year: c2007
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 320 pages, colour illustrations and portraits
ISBN: 9781921394058
Type of Book: Australian art, artist monograph, modern Australian painting

Description
John Olsen: Journeys into the ‘You Beaut Country’ is a substantial large-format art book celebrating the life, work and visual language of one of Australia’s most recognisable artists. Written by Jenny Zimmer and Ken McGregor, this richly illustrated volume explores John Olsen’s distinctive approach to landscape, movement, line and colour.

Featuring colour illustrations and portraits throughout, the book offers an expansive look at Olsen’s painting practice and his celebrated interpretation of the Australian landscape. It is a handsome reference for collectors of Australian art books, students of modern painting, and admirers of Olsen’s energetic and lyrical work.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Condition
Hardcover with dust jacket. Very Good condition, with light wear to the dust jacket and light shelf wear to the base of the boards.

Why You’ll Love It
A beautifully produced and substantial monograph on John Olsen, ideal for collectors of Australian art, modern painting and large-format artist books