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Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 The Prize
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'When two artists enter the 1943 Archibald Prize, a scandal erupts that grips not only the art world, but the nation. A poignant love story with shattering consequences, inspired by real-life events.

''Is that what you want to do? Peer into my soul and capture my flaws, for all to see?'

'As World War II draws to a close, Australian society is still deeply conservative. Homosexuality is illegal and the scourge of Modernism is infecting Australian art.

'When William Dobell paints a portrait of lover and fellow artist Joshua Smith, he is awarded Australia's most prestigious art prize. However, Dobell's celebration is cut short after a protest is lodged by his competitors, who claim the painting is a caricature. Both artist and sitter soon find themselves in the glare of the spotlight when a court case to determine the matter turns into a public spectacle.

'Bill and Joshua's relationship is put under pressure and at risk of being exposed as they are caught in a world where they must choose between love and art—between acceptance and exile.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Neutral Bay, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Pantera Press , 2023 .
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      Extent: 320p.
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      • Published 4th April 2023
      ISBN: 9780645498547

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  • Large print.
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Works about this Work

‘Plenty to Savour’, ‘Sensual’, ‘A Great Gift’ : The Best Australian Books Out in April Walter Marsh , Alyx Gorman , Bec Kavanagh , Sian Cain , Michael Sun , Susan Wyndham , Steph Harmon , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 8 April 2023;

— Review of Praiseworthy Alexis Wright , 2023 single work novel ; Aphrodite's Breath : A Memoir Susan Johnson , 2023 single work autobiography ; The Bookbinder of Jericho Pip Williams , 2023 single work novel ; The Prize Kim E. Anderson , 2023 single work novel ; Non-Essential Work Omar Sakr , 2023 selected work poetry ; Thirst for Salt Madelaine Lucas , 2023 single work novel ; Girl in a Pink Dress Kylie Needham , 2023 single work novel
In Search of a Literary Masterpiece Jack Marx , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22-23 April 2023; (p. 17)

— Review of Naked Ambition Robert Gott , 2023 single work novel ; The Prize Kim E. Anderson , 2023 single work novel
In Search of a Literary Masterpiece Jack Marx , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22-23 April 2023; (p. 17)

— Review of Naked Ambition Robert Gott , 2023 single work novel ; The Prize Kim E. Anderson , 2023 single work novel
‘Plenty to Savour’, ‘Sensual’, ‘A Great Gift’ : The Best Australian Books Out in April Walter Marsh , Alyx Gorman , Bec Kavanagh , Sian Cain , Michael Sun , Susan Wyndham , Steph Harmon , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 8 April 2023;

— Review of Praiseworthy Alexis Wright , 2023 single work novel ; Aphrodite's Breath : A Memoir Susan Johnson , 2023 single work autobiography ; The Bookbinder of Jericho Pip Williams , 2023 single work novel ; The Prize Kim E. Anderson , 2023 single work novel ; Non-Essential Work Omar Sakr , 2023 selected work poetry ; Thirst for Salt Madelaine Lucas , 2023 single work novel ; Girl in a Pink Dress Kylie Needham , 2023 single work novel
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