{"product_id":"9780645498547","title":"The Prize","description":"Author: Kim E. Anderson\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780645498547\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pantera Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Apr 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘Is that what you want to do? Peer into my soul and capture my flaws, for all to see?’\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46518520414366,"sku":"TLD-9780645498547","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780645498547.jpg?v=1771201848","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780645498547","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}