Conrad Martens: Life & Art

Presents a wide selection of drawings, and oil and watercolour paintings, by prominent landscape artist, including many of his lesser-known works. Gives a detailed account of his life, which provides a fresh analysis of social context and characterises and identifies his major works. Includes references; a bibliography; a select, illustrated catalogue of works held by the State Library of NSW in Sydney, and an index. The author is Curator of Pictures, Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW.