Charles Blackman b. 12 August 1928

Also known as Charles Raymond Blackman
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer)
The Antipodean artist Charles Blackman was best known for his paintings of schoolgirls and the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Largely, but not entirely, self-taught he became one of Australia's most popular artists.
Tags: Antipodeans, schoolgirls , Alice in Wonderland
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Citations

  • Blackman, Charles (1996), 'Drawing Dreams’, Limited edition (88 copies) of 37 hand-printed silkscreen drawings, Melbourne, Vic. : Alessi & Elliot.

  • 'Joan Kerr Archive’, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT.

Initial data sources

  • Black and white artists

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Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other occupations
  • copy boy/cadet press artist (ANZSIC code: 5411) 1942 - 1947 The Sun , Sydney, NSW
  • Press artist (ANZSIC code: 5411) 1942 - 1947 The Sun , Sydney, NSW
Tags
  • Antipodeans
  • schoolgirls
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Antipodeans
  • schoolgirls