{"title":"Museum Collections","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe paintings in this collection are held in various prestigious public institutions throughout Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tina-arena","title":"Tina Arena","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003e122 x 122 cm \/ 4' x 4'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003cbr\u003e147 x 147 cm \/ 4'10\" x 4'10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection, Gold Coast City Gallery, QLD, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational singer Tina Arena recently viewed her first ever portrait, and exclaimed \"It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you - I feel honoured.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominating the foreground; a superb sculpture by Claude Poirier, executed in 1711, which Watson sought out at the Louvre Museum, and which honours Arena's celebrated career in France. She is distinguished by being the first Australian to be awarded the Knighthood of the Order of National Merit by President Nicholas Sarkozy for her contribution to French culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers native to Australia provide a dazzling colour contrast to the singers emerald green dress. Arena, who is one of Australia's highest selling female vocal artists, has previously declined to pose for painted portraits, but told Watson \"When I first saw your portrait of Stephen Fry, I knew the time had arrived.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAvailable Edition Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tina Arena Limited Edition Print by Ross Watson\" href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/tina-arena-1\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18305161527407,"sku":"OOB-Tina","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/tina-arena.jpg?v=1542692545"},{"product_id":"set-v","title":"Set V","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e150 x 122 cm \/ 5' x 4'\u003cbr\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCollection, National Gallery of Victoria, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18369024917615,"sku":"OOB-SetV","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/Set_V.jpg?v=1542762386"},{"product_id":"untitled-09-03-after-coypel-1709-ian-roberts","title":"Untitled #09\/03 (after Coypel, 1709; Ian Roberts)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e104 x 80 cm \/ 41\" x 32\"\u003cbr\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection of the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAvailable Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/untitled-09-03-after-coypel-1709-ian-roberts-2\" title=\" Untitled #09\/03 (after Coypel, 1709; Ian Roberts) Limited Edition Print\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/untitled-09-03-after-coypel-1709-ian-roberts-1\" title=\"Untitled #09\/03 (after Coypel, 1709; Ian Roberts) Iconic Small Print\"\u003eVIEW Iconic Small Print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18480295116911,"sku":"OOB-09\/03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/untitled0903.jpg?v=1542858824"},{"product_id":"untitled-21-09-after-ricci-1700-matthew-mitcham","title":"Untitled #21\/09 (after Ricci, 1700; Matthew Mitcham)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e90 x 76 cm \/ 36\" x 30\"\u003cbr\u003eOil on board\u003cbr\u003e2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection of the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAvailable Edition Print Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/untitled-21-09-after-ricci-1700-matthew-mitcham-2\" title=\"Untitled #21\/09 (after Ricci, 1700; Matthew Mitcham) Limited Edition Print\"\u003eVIEW Limited Edition Print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosswatson.com\/products\/untitled-21-09-after-ricci-1700-matthew-mitcham-3\" title=\"Untitled #21\/09 (after Ricci, 1700; Matthew Mitcham) Iconic Small Print\"\u003eVIEW Iconic Small Print\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18577213325423,"sku":"OOB-21\/09","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/untitled2109.jpg?v=1542932952"},{"product_id":"time-after-vouet-1645-featuring-james","title":"Time (after Vouet, 1645; featuring James)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e80 x 85 cm \/ 32 x 34 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFramed\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e102 x 106 cm \/ 40 x 42 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOil on board\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e2020\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCollection, National Gallery of Victoria, VIC, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional painting is one of Ross Watson’s most accomplished and detailed large scale paintings to date. The work explores the narrative of Time, referencing Simon Vouet's Baroque masterpiece Time Vanquished by Love, Hope and Fame, 1645.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn astonishingly dramatic scene has been skilfully developed and reinforced by Watson’s extension of the left side of the composition of the classical picture. The addition of James, who hovers suspended, transfixed by the drama unfolding below brilliantly transforms Vouet's semi circular composition to a dynamic complete circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the lock downs associated with the pandemic, Watson has utilised this period to reflect. Returning again and again to the themes of Time, Love and Hope, This led to the painting’s concept and narrative which materialised during Melbourne's lock down last October as he spotted the model James in a park exercising on Olympic rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVouet's allegorical composition depicts six classical figures. The foreground features an elderly man representing Time. A cherub torments him pulling at his wing, and Love and Hope in the centre pull at his hair and wing. Above them Fame calls for eternal public and social recognition from her horn. Watson's introduction of James, with his athleticism, hope and ambition is the embodiment of Youth. His life, as with his gaze, in full swing, stretching out ahead of him as he observes the mythological scene. The introduction of this youthful figure, contrasts the finality of Vouet’s original composition and reimagines a narrative of life that is cyclical and continuing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Parisian, Vouet began his career in Italy. Similarly to Watson, his earlier works reflect the influence of Caravaggio, and features the characteristic dramatic contrast in light and shadow present in this work, which is considered one of his greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing Watson’s past classical works, Time possesses not only exceptional composition and theatrical drama, but also the most varied and richly dazzling colour palette. 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