Dorrit Black
1891–1951 · Australian · 30 artworks
CubismExpressionismModernismGeometric abstractionSimplified formsBold color palettesDynamic compositionUse of line
artist bio
Dorrit Black was a key figure in the development of modern art in Australia, known for her pioneering work in Cubism and other avant-garde styles. She played a vital role in introducing European modernist ideas to the Australian art scene.
what you'll learn
Studying Dorrit Black's work allows students to explore the adaptation of European Cubist principles to Australian landscapes and subject matter. Students can learn about simplification of form, use of color to create depth, and the synthesis of different modernist styles.
related: Grace Cossington Smith, Albert Gleizes
30 artworks
Figures by a Rock Pool
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A Dorset Farmyard
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The Chinese Statuette
1929
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Red Hot Poker, Cacti and Rooftop
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Church on a Hill
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The Bridge
1930
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Wisteria, Wentworth House
1931
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The Windswept Farm
1937
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Loading Wool Bales, Morgan Wharf
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Queen Victoria Markets
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Heat Haze
1919
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Chinaman’s Garden
1933
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The Pink House
1928
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La Grand Rue, Normande
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Pineapple Plantation
1949
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Mirmande (with Surrounding Hills)
1934
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Crawford Card Party
1941
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Taormina
1928
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Chrysanthemums in the Garden
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Elizabeth Street, Sydney
1939
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Old Church, Veere
1933
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Adelaide Hills
1935
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The Parish Hall
1937
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Coconut Palms
1949
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Landscape
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Corner of the Garden
1936
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Summer Landscape
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Penfolds Magill Estate
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Poplars
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Dutch Houses
1929
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