"First published to coincide with the exhibition Nora Heyson light and life held at Carrick Hill from 1 April to 28 June 2009"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-96)

Contents: 1. Natural talent and industry: early years in Adelaide -- 2. An emerging individual: life in London -- 3. A wealth of experience: Sydney and World War Two -- 4. Peaceful and conducive: a home of her own.

"Nora Heysen grew up at The Cedars near the Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf, and was deeply influenced by her father, Hans Heysen. Nora Heysen: Light and life explores a notable career spanning seven decades, during which the artist painted some of Australia?s most outstanding self-portraits, became the country?s first female war artist, and was the first woman to win the prestigious Archibald Prize."--Publisher description.