Charles Blackman 'Nude Kneeling' drawing one an autobiography and the

one an autobiography and the other a transcript of her correspondence with writer Judith Wright

He has been honored with a hotel and is the subject of a monograph by art historian Ken McGregor

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Known for his unflinching examinations of Australian culture

Charles Blackman 'Nude Kneeling' drawing one an autobiography and theThis elegant drawing by Charles Blackman captures a figure in repose. With legs tucked beneath her, she stretches forward, resting her head in her hand. Sensual, minimal and elegant, this work comes from Blackmans golden era of drawing. It is a personal expression of creative sophistication, recalling the complex position nudes hold at once mythological and intimate, caught between strength and vulnerability. Signed and provenanced from the Charles