Sidney Nolan: The Gallipoli Series

Sidney Nolan (1917 - 1992) was one of Australia's most complex, innovative, and prolific artists. In 1978 Nolan presented the Gallipoli series to the Australian War Memorial. The series was inspired not only by the Gallipoli campaign but also the myths and legends of the Trojan Wars and how Australian history and identity are perceived.

An Australian War Memorial touring exhibition

Image: Sidney Nolan, Head of a Gallipoli soldier (detail), 1977, alkyd on hardboard, 122.2 x 91.4cm, collection of the Australian War Memorial