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The letter by Frederick McCubbin

The letter

Frederick McCubbin · 1884

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Artist
Frederick McCubbin
Date
1884
Location
Art Gallery of Ballarat
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THE ARTIST

Frederick McCubbin

Frederick McCubbin, a founding figure of Australia's Heidelberg School, captured the rugged beauty and poignant narratives of the Australian bush.

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