Charles Blackman in studio with ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ paintings, c.1987

Gelatin silver print photograph (from the original negative), 253 x 200 mm (sheet); unmounted; fine condition.

Literature:

Felicity St John Moore, Charles Blackman: Schoolgirls and angels. A retrospective exhibition of paintings and drawings by Charles Blackman, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1993, p.14 (illustrated) with caption ‘Waiting for his work to speak for itself. The artist in his studio with drawing for ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

Provenance:

The estate of the late Barbara Blackman

The library of the late Felicity St. John Moore (1933-2025), art historian, curator and authority on the celebrated Australian artist Charles Blackman (1928-2018).