Leaping Children 1968

"Leaping Children" is a 1968 painting by Australian artist Charles Blackman. The work features four figures, rendered in a bold and expressive style, against a vibrant green and blue background. The composition is dynamic, with the figures seemingly in mid-leap, capturing a moment of joyous movement and youthful energy. Blackman's distinctive use of color, strong outlines, and simplified forms creates a playful and engaging image. The work embodies the artist's fascination with childhood and the human figure.