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Abstract: Pertains to the work of David Brown Milne, a modernist artists whose work reflected the intellectual and emotional mind. Milne was a highly respected and influential artist who portrayed astonishing technique in both oil and watercolour. Rather than follow the path various other artists had at the time of his career, Milne ascended his own path, and his work reflects such independence. The publication is comprehensive in the sense that it combines Milne’s art with a history of his life and experiences. Written by David Silcox, the publication explores the artist’s successes, failures and major breakthroughs, artistically speaking. Readers can expect to learn more about David Brown Milne and his artistic endeavors.

Contents: Introduction (pg. 9); One: Early promise and early success (pg. 11); Two: A solitary path (pg. 19); Three: The Great Depression: Years of productivity (pg. 39); Four: Recognition and acceptance (pg. 49); Epilogue (pg. 62); Selected bibliography (pg. 63); Index (pg. 64)

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