Actors, Between takes Classical Reference_Jean-Baptist Regnault This artwork continues Watson's theme

This artwork continues Watson's theme of celebrating the surf culture of Australia

and evokes the changes in methods of communication over the centuries

Melbourne 2004 - 2026

The Prince of Twitter engages us as he holds his iPad in this superb painting which references Vermeer's 'Mistress and Maid'

60 x 60 cm / 24" x 24"

Actors, Between takes Classical Reference_Jean-Baptist Regnault This artwork continues Watson's themeUnframed: 31 x 31 cm 12" x 12" Framed: 56 x 56 cm 22" x 22" Oil on board 2012 Signed lower left Description This fine and intimate painting features two actors resting in period attire. Diffused light saturates the tranquil coastal scene. Watson was inspired by watching the making of the film, Always Afternoon, which was set during the 1st World War in Australia. Rather than painting what he saw being filmed, the artist was captivated by the actors