Barbara at the Table 1956

"Barbara at the Table" is a 1956 painting by Australian artist Charles Blackman (1928- ). The work depicts a woman in a red dress seated at a table, with a vase of flowers behind her. The painting's simplistic style, bold colors and slightly distorted figures are characteristic of Blackman's early work, which was often inspired by his wife, Barbara. The painting exemplifies the artist's exploration of figuration and color in the context of everyday life. This work is an example of Australian figurative art.