Here, a mother rests in liminal space. Emanating from her is a baby, perhaps her own, her dream or former self. Charles Blackman’s composition is minimal yet affecting, a visual representation of the thoughts that occupy us, the maternal draw we feel even when apart or unconscious.

Purveyor of dreams and the romantic, Blackman is among Australia’s most iconic artists. This work is provenanced from his archives and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from The Charles Blackman Foundation. For mothers and their children, the embryonic 'Mother and Baby' is an inspired find.

Charles BLACKMAN (1928 - 2018)
'Mother and baby' circa 1981
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm
Signed: Lower right 'CB'
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition is Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to the paper. There are no tears to paper margin.

(c) Charles Blackman / Copyright Agency 2024