Colonial Artist S.T. Gill

🔷 BOOK: Colonial Artist S.T. Gill
🔷 AUTHOR: Doug Limbrick

🔷 REVIEW:
Colonial Artist S.T. Gill is both a biography and a social history, told with an eye for detail and respect for its subject. Limbrick does an excellent job highlighting Gill’s role as a chronicler of the Australian colonies—from his early sketches of Adelaide’s streets to his iconic depictions of the goldfields. 

The narrative makes clear why Gill’s work was so essential: he didn’t just paint landscapes, he captured people, culture, and community at a pivotal time in Australia’s development.

That said, the book leans more toward academics. The combination of Gill’s art and Limbrick’s research creates a lasting impression of a man whose work helped define how we see Australia’s colonial era today. A thoughtful, rewarding read for history buffs and art lovers alike.

This book has increased my curiosity to read more books by Limbrick.

🔷 RATING: 5/5

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