Pugh purchased land at Cottles Bridge: the eventual site of the artist’s community ‘Dunmoochin’
when eyeing ‘Untitled (The Rescuer)’ it is hard to believe the subject’s plumage was carved into wood
Signed: initialed CB and dated 65
this rare etching from the archives of the publisher
In spite of the seeming compositional complexity and saturated colour palette
Charles Blackman 'The Arrival (Black)' organic & textural Pugh purchased land at CottlesCharles Blackman is one of the most beloved and revered Australian artists. His subject matter, drawn from literature, music, theatre, overseas travel, and lived experience, reveals an enquiring mind and erudite imagination. Many of his works, especially those from the Schoolgirls and Alice series, are considered to be among the most iconic images of Australian art. Blackmans enduring legacy and importance to the Australian cultural landscape is