Charles Blackman 'Drawn in the Presence of John Olsen' mixed media

Charles Blackman 'Drawn in the Presence of John Olsen' mixed mediaCharles Blackmans life drawing of a kneeling nude is inscribed with Drawn in the presence of John Olsen in Olsens hand. Can paper bear witness to friendship? Both an elegant nude and a document of creative union, this work appears to be a collaboration Blackman on the body and perhaps Olsen executing his characteristically bulbous head? Their lines are limber, moving together with easy confidence. Charles son Auguste writes: 'John Olsen opened the

Dimensions: 37 x 33 cm

paint and creativity collide

Haxton was the only female artist included in Australia’s delegation to China – an experience that perhaps inspired ‘Chinese Landscape’

mixed media on paper

he challenged a committee member to a duel when the Royal Art Society rejected a student’s work - needless to say

This work of art that is intact but requires restoration or some repair

Auguste expresses the festivity of love

The iconography is rich

'Happy Birthday to Me'

Dimensions: 59 x 42 cm

Nolan’s women in hats are represented at London's Tate

Signed: Signed and titled in margin Greg Mallyon