CHARLES BLACKMAN, (1928 - 2018)

Lithograph On Paper

Title: Orpheus - The Mirror

Image Size: 57 x 34 cm

Frame Size: [UNFRAMED]

Signature Details: Base

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity

Condition: Very Good - Refer to Images Fate, Love And Death - Charles Blackman S The Mirror Tells The Tragic Tale Of Orpheus. Originally An Ancient Greek Myth, His Version References Jean Cocteau S Film Of Same Name Which Utilizes Mirrors. This Story Begins With A Song. The Son Of Apollo And Calliope, Orpheus Is Endowed With Miraculous Musical Ability. An Artist Through And Through, He Falls Head Over Heels For Eurydice And They Spontaneously Wed. Soon After However, She Is Bitten By A Snake And Banished To The Land Of Death. Overcome With Grief, Orpheus Decides To Venture Into This Realm And Plead For Her Life. For Anyone Else, This Journey Would Be Deadly - For Orpheus However, His Gift Of Music Is His Saviour. With Poetic Song, He Disarms The Ferryman, Three Headed Guard Dog And Eventually, King Of The Underworld, Hayes. So Charmed Is Hayes, That He Permits Eurydice’S Freedom Upon One Condition - That As They Exit, She Must Travel Behind Him And If Orpheus Looks Back At Her, She Will Forever Be Banished To Death. He Agrees. As They Ascend The Stairs, The Sun Bursts Into View. Struck By Its Radiating Beauty, Orpheus Turns To Share The Moment With His Love. In Doing So However, In Doing So He Betrays Hayes S Condition And Eurydice Is Condemned To Death. In The Mirror, Blackman Draws These Feelings. In A Whirlpool Of Shape And Shade, This Work Evokes The Despair, Passion And Futility Of Orpheus S Life. Perhaps Recognising The Fated Muse In Himself, The Mirror Speaks Of The Intoxicating Power Of Love And Loss. This Is Rare, Poetic Work By One Of Australia S Most Celebrated Artists. '


155314+8

** This Auction is ONLINE VIEWING and SHIPPING ONLY **

LLOYDS VERIFIED We take immense pride in offering you this genuine item, which exemplifies exceptional quality. It is important to note that while this is an authentic product, in rare cases provenance may be unknown or aftermarket items may have been added to enhance its overall appeal and uniqueness. We value transparency and strive to provide you with accurate information, ensuring that you are fully informed about the product you are considering. Rest assured, our commitment to offering genuine products remains unwavering, and we are dedicated to your utmost satisfaction with your purchase.