A two-time winner of the Archibald Prize, Judy Cassab AO CBE was a portraitist of immense insight and imagination, able to capture not only a sitter’s likeness but the spirit of their times. As well as painting social luminaries, royals, fellow artists, family and friends, she was also a prolific draughtswoman, printmaker and an acclaimed landscape artist.

The original etching ‘Courting’ captures two figures entwined. Their styling is reminiscent of the 1970s free love movement – all draping clothing and long hair. There is also an ease between them, reflective of Cassab’s talent for making her subjects feel relaxed, capturing them in finely observed moments of reprieve or intimacy. Whether friends, lovers or transitioning between the two, the subjects in ‘Courting’ are bonded. 

Cassab’s portraits reside in the British Royal Collection, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Australia. ‘Courting’ is a wonderful find for budding art buyers, seasoned connoisseurs of graphic arts, and collectors of works by women artists. It would also make an inspired gift for the one you are courting. 

  
Judy CASSAB (1920 - 2015)
'Courting' 2000
etching and aquatint on paper
Edition of 75
Image Size: 33 x 25 cm
Paper Size: 52 x 40 cm 
Signed: signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil in margin below image. 
Comes with Letter of Provenance

This work is available framed or unframed. If you would prefer a different frame than the one pictured, please reach out as rates may differ and allow for fourteen days to accommodate the change.

 
Condition: Excellent 
 
(c) Judy Cassab / Copyright Agency