The Diaries of Fred Williams 1963-1970

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A generous and insightful glimpse into the private life and creative process of a giant of Australian landscape painting

Fred Williams kept a daily diary from 1963 until his death in 1982. Disciplined and meticulous, he recorded life in the studio, family life and his contact with artists, dealers and the art world-a page per day. At the beginning and end of each year, Williams would reflect on his progress, noting the ups and downs and plan for the coming year.

The diaries contain studied reflections on his own art and offer an intimate picture of a major Australian artist at work. He maps out his work-small representations of what will become notable and important artworks-and makes comments about his contemporaries, with the occasional sharp judgement and snatch of art-world gossip, all notably without malice.

The 1960s were crucial years for Williams. He moved from being a well-regarded painter to becoming a major Australian artist. Colour reproductions of his extraordinary paintings reveal their evolution and the struggles behind their making in his studio. The Diaries of Fred Williams is a generous and insightful glimpse into the private life and creative process of a giant of Australian landscape painting.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780522871203
Published: November 2024

Number of pages: 678
Width: 218 mm
Height: 263 mm
Depth: 49 mm

Publisher: Melbourne University Press