Sidney Nolan ~ Pretty Polly Mine Australian Postcard ~ Rare for Sale

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Sidney Nolan ~ Pretty Polly Mine Australian Postcard ~ Rare For Sale

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Sidney Nolan ~ Pretty Polly Mine Australian Postcard ~ Rare:
$25.00

This Sidney Nolan Artist Card is a rare find for collectors of Australian Postcards. The card features a beautiful image of Pretty Polly Mine, an iconic Australian landmark. The card is unposted, making it a unique addition to any collection.

One of a series of \'Outback\' paintings made following a trip to Queensland and Fraser Island in 1947, \'Pretty Polly Mine\' - with its haunting, desolate remains of a once prosperous past - was the first of Nolan\'s works to be acquired by any public gallery, together with \'Carron Plains\'.

Painted from memories of a visit to a deserted Mt Isa mine, the stiff, dark-suited figure wandering the ramshackle structures is based on the mine manager the artist met there, who:

\'... liked feeding birds every morning. Everyone thought he was bonkers, but he fed the birds, rosellas and all.\'

- Sidney Nolan 1978

The card is perfect for those interested in collectibles, postcards, and Australian history. It is a great way to remember the beauty and significance of Pretty Polly Mine, and to appreciate the artistry of Sidney Nolan. Add this rare find to your collection today!

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