# 44956

BRACK, John and others.

Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme. Exhibition of Fine Arts by C. R. T. S. Trainees in Art.

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Sydney : Acacia Press, 1948. Quarto, vibrant illustrated wrappers (the artist is not credited), pp. [8], foreword by the Hon. J. J. Dedman, Minister for Defence and Post-War Reconstruction, further essays, loosely enclosed is the original exhibition catalogue of the showing of works at the Myer Emporium, 12 pp. printed roneo with 263 works listed by artists including Sam Fullbrook, Allan Baker, John Brack, Clifton Pugh, Ray Crooke (misspelled ‘Cooke’ for one entry, corrected in another), Kenneth Jack, Clifford Last, and many others. The judging panel of four artists included George Bell.

An important early catalogue of significant Australian artists trained following their service in the Second World War.

Very scarce with only two copies recorded on Trove, none in the trade.