At once crowded but sparse, ‘Dreaming in the Street’ by Charles Blackman is a compositional triumph. Here, Blackman constructs a scene populated by elongated figures absorbed in private reveries, each isolated yet connected. His muted palette, punctuated by flashes of red and ochre, heightens the theatrical tension and imbues the composition with a sense of interiority that feels both intimate and mysterious. A reimagination of John Brack's iconic ‘5 O’clock, Collins St’, this work articulates the peculiar intimacy of watching strangers on the street.

This limited-edition pigment print is initialed by the artist, blind-embossed with the Blackman seal, produced on museum-grade materials, and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity. For collectors, this work encapsulates the qualities that define Blackman’s enduring cultural value: narrative depth, symbolic potency, and an instantly recognisable visual language. 

Living with the powerful imagery of one of Australia's most beloved and collected artists Charles Blackman, promises to be an experience you and your family will treasure.

Charles BLACKMAN (1928 - 2018)
'Dreaming in the Street'
archival pigment print on paper
Edition of 190
Image Size: 67 x 100 cm image size; paper size 85 x 112 cm
Signed: Signed with initials CB, titled and numbered in margin
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity 

From the 1960 painting. Printed on Elegance Velvet 308gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Condition: Excellent 
© Charles Blackman / Copyright Agency 2021