During the European Renaissance, depictions of flowers became a way for an artist or patron to communicate their worldliness. A painting of a non-native plant indicated that its creator had resources in such plenty that they could access the most rare and fleeting of beauties.

In ‘Italian Vase’, Auguste Blackman pays homage to this history of flowers in art, painting a vibrant and varied bouquet in a vase adorned with a painting of a lemon. It rings of Spring, holidays in Italy and the pleasure of buying flowers at the market come Sunday morning.

A respected Australian artist, Auguste is the progeny of the revered artistic dynasty the Blackman family. Whether reflecting on the experience of growing up among artists, or demonstrating a born passion for painting, he remains a dynamic and rich voice in Australian art. For collectors of Blackman, still life or expressionistic art, invite this eternal European bouquet home.

Auguste BLACKMAN (1957 - )
'The Italian Vase' 2024
acrylic on paper
Image Size: 89 x 54 cm
Dimensions: 89 x 54 cm
Signed: Signed 'AUGUSTE BLACKMAN' bottom left
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee