Charles Blackman 'Orpheus' black & white prints and the ‘underground figure’

prints and the ‘underground figure’

She travelled extensively and was part of an artistic enclave that included Russell Drysdale

monotype on paper

Image Size: 52 x 73 cm

editioned and signed 'Pietro Annigoni' below image

Charles Blackman 'Orpheus' black & white prints and the ‘underground figure’Charles Blackman, in a way particular to him, merges worlds. While he frequently takes from the historical, emotional and personal, he also takes from the literary. Hes interested in storytelling its ability to understand nuance, inspire and give shape to the events that plot our lives. Orpheus is an ode to epic storytelling. It features the Greek hero, poet and prophet Orpheus, calling on his life throughout Western art. Indeed, Orpheus has taken on