The art of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (signed copy)

Sydney : Gordon and Breach International, 1994 (1996 reprint). Quarto, boards in illustrated dustjacket, pp. 177, extensively illustrated, a fine copy, signed in black marker by the artist on the title page in Possum’s distinctive handwriting.

‘Comprehensive account of the life and work of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri; 60 paintings are illustrated and annotated; includes description of the artists country with maps of important sites, biographical detail of early life including contact with Pastor Albrecht at Hermannsburg, his work as a stockman and early artistic work ; his father is Gwoya Tjungurrayi (One Pound Jimmy) the Aborigine on the postage stamp.’ – Trove

Provenance:

private collection, Brisbane

signed by the artist at an exhibition at Fireworks Gallery, Brisbane in the late 1990s