Charles Blackman 'Nude Kneeling' drawing asking what is nostalgia without

asking what is nostalgia without experience

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

Abstract yet evocative

Known for his unflinching examinations of Australian culture

Dorothy’s story is about ripping back the curtain

Charles Blackman 'Nude Kneeling' drawing asking what is nostalgia withoutThis 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