Australian Eye, The: Contemporary Painting 1950-1979

1990, 60 Minutes

This Australian Eye episode looks at the work of a group of Australian painters during the period 1950-1979. The following paintings are examined: ‘The Harbour From McMahon’s Point’ (1950) by Lloyd Rees, ‘Epiphany’ (1962) by Ian Fairweather, ‘Self Portrait in the Studio’ (1976) by Brett Whiteley, ‘Truck and Trailer Heading into a City’ (1973) by Jeffrey Smart and ‘Waterfall Polyptych’ (1979) by Fred Williams.

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