Girl on Park Bench 1961

"Girl on Park Bench" is a painting by Australian artist Charles Blackman, completed in 1961. The painting depicts a lone figure, a young girl, sitting on a park bench. The figure is rendered in a simplified, almost abstract style, with her features blurred and indistinct. The background is painted with loose, gestural strokes, creating a sense of atmosphere and depth. The subdued color palette and overall mood of the work are characteristic of Blackman’s figurative style. The painting is a poignant portrayal of isolation and introspection, exploring themes of childhood and the passage of time.