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Dorrit Black Most Popular Paintings

The 2 artworks by Dorrit Black our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 2 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Dorrit Black · 1891 – 1951

The wool quilt makers (1940)

1940 · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · original 31 x 23 cm

A lively black and white scene of communal craftsmanship captures the essence of The wool quilt makers by Australian modernist Dorrit Black, inviting you to explore this evocative 1940 masterpiece for your collection.

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Art Movement: Cubism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 2 artworks by Dorrit Black
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The Bridge by Dorrit Black, 1930

1930 · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · original 81 x 60 cm

Dorothea Foster Black’s "The Bridge" (1930) is a striking modernist oil painting of an abstracted coastal landscape. Explore its geometric abstraction, cool palette & industrial symbolism.

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Art Movement: Cubism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 2 artworks by Dorrit Black
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Dorrit Black

1891 – 1951

Quick facts

Born1891, Burnside, Australia
Top-ranked workThe wool quilt makers
Works on APS2
Art periodModern
Died1951
Lifespan60 years

Biography

early life and training

dorrit black, an australian painter and printmaker, was born on december 23, 1891, in burnside, australia. she attended the south australian school of arts and crafts in about 1909 and later studied at the julian ashton art school in sydney in 1915.

career and influences

black's work was influenced by the modernist and cubist art movements. she experimented with colour linocut printing while studying under claude flight at the grosvenor school of modern art in london (1927). black also studied at andré lhote's academy in paris (1928) and briefly worked with albert gleizes (1929).

the modern art centre, margaret street, sydney

in 1931, black established the modern art centre in margaret street, sydney, the first gallery in australia to devote itself to modernism. this pioneering effort made her a trailblazer for women in australian modernism.

notable works and recognition

black created most of her linocuts in the 1930s. her notable works include:

air travel 3: the pineapple plantation, a lino-print showcasing her abstract style.
the bridge (1930), a cubist landscape of the sydney harbour bridge, painted in jewel-like colours.
mirmande (1928), purchased by the art gallery of south australia in 1940.

black's work can be found on ArtsDot.com:

the bridge, a cubist landscape of the sydney harbour bridge.
the wool quilt makers, a print showcasing her modernist style.

learn more about dorothea foster black's life and work:

legacy

dorrit black died in a car accident on september 13, 1951, at the age of 59. her legacy as a pioneer of australian modernism continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of Dorrit Black's work?

Dorrit Black's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

In which historical period did Dorrit Black work?

Dorrit Black worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I browse Dorrit Black's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Dorrit Black is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 30, 2026

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