An Appreciation of Dorrit Black Paintings

About the Book

Dorothea Foster Black (1891–1951), “Dorrit” as she was known, was born and tragically died in Adelaide and is one of the women artists who introduced and promoted Modern Art in Australia. She is the first woman artist to start, own and run Modern Art Gallery in Australia. This small book is a glimpse of her extensive work and contribution to Australian art.

About the Author

Allan Gaekwad was born in Western India and settled in Adelaide. He has published a novel ‘Shakuntala’ in Marathi and ('Misdiagnosed and Mistreated' soon to to published.) researching for another novel in English. He loves reading, writing, painting and travelling. He is member of South Australian Writers’ Centre and Royal South Australian Society of Art.