Charles Blackman b. 12 August 1928

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Charles Blackman is regarded as one of Australia's most important artists of the late twentieth century. This brief biography addresses his print work.
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painter and printmaker, worked as a press artist for the Sydney Sun in 1945. Lithographs include Schoolgirls with a Dog , (Art Gallery of New South Wales, acq. 1965), The Brickworks , screenprint from lithographic proof printed by Larry Rawlins, AGNSW (acq. 1991), and The Camera Man , screenprint from lithographic proof printed by Larry Rawlins, AGNSW (acq. 1991).

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

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Periods active
  • c.1946 - c.1996
  • c.1945 - c.1996
Residences
  • 1928 - c.1947 Harbord, NSW
  • 1947 - 1948 Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW
  • 1948 - 1949 Brisbane, Qld
  • 1950 - Fox Art Academy, Melbourne, VIC
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Other occupations
  • Press artist (ANZSIC code: 5411) 1942 - 1947 The Sun , Sydney, NSW
  • Press artist (ANZSIC code: 5411) -
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Place Harbord, NSW Sydney, NSW Australia
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Place Sydney, NSW