Charles Blackman stands among Australia’s most beloved and collectable artists. With a career as distinct as it is diverse, his practice is consistently informed by a sense of childlike wonder.

In this original ink on paper drawing of a cathedral, Blackman creates a striking monochromatic study of Gothic architecture. Through variations of line and form, he distils the structure into something both observational and imagined. Ornate stained glass windows dissolve into rhythmic patterns and stripes, while the cavernous entrance offers only suggestion rather than detail or interior depth. In this way, the work reveals Blackman’s ability to translate the seen world into his own distinctive visual language.

Represented in all major institutions, Blackman remains one of Australia’s most recognisable and admired artists. This original work offers a rare opportunity to acquire a drawing made directly by the artist’s hand - intimate, immediate, and alive with his singular visual sensibility.

Charles BLACKMAN (1928 - 2018)
'Cathedral' 1986
Ink on paper
Image Size: 27 x 19 cm
Framed Dimensions: 68 x 57 x 3 cm
Signed: titled, dated and initialled lower right C. B.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition: Very good 
(c) Charles Blackman / Copyright Agency