Explores the impact of Australian art in Britain in the two decades following the end of World War II and preceding the 'Swinging Sixties'. This book traces the key influences of Sir Kenneth Clark, Bernard Smith and Bryan Robertson in their various (and varying) roles as patrons, ideologues, and entrepreneurs for Australian art. Winner, author's grant from the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art 'The book succeeds in providing a broad overview of Australian artists in London based upon extensive and detailed archival research... this lavishly produced publication highlights the important contribution that London patrons, galleries, and exhibitions made to the international success of Australian artists during this period.' Australian Book Review 'Pierse's book is a welcome addition to a sparse literature... Pierse's highly readable account adeptly charts the assimilation of painters formerly considered extremely exotic...' Reviews in Australian Studies 'A great deal is covered in this extremely well-documented and superbly illustrated book, with insights into the lives and careers of Australian artists in Britain.' Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art 'Simon Pierse's book is a welcome addition to Australian art history... it is a valuable resource, essential for anyone interested in the period of in the development of an Australian school of painting...' Art & Australia