{"product_id":"the-drummer-1","title":"The Drummer","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited Edition Canvas Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdition of 3, and 2 Artist's Proofs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40 x 40 cm \/ 16” x 16”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eEchoing the evocative art of Rene Magritte and Edward Hopper, this spare but finely calculated composition recalls the inspiration of Watson’s visits to London observing the Queen’s guards, and constructed hay forms from numerous works throughout his four decades long career. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eA solitary uniformed drummer stands before a sunlit haystack in this striking and dreamlike new painting. Watson’s established personal vision magically fuses the imagery of formal central London with informal rural Australia. Two apposing world’s which fascinatingly enjoy things in common - the neat ordered formality of both the uniform and haystack - which have long captivated the artist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eMystery and intrigue permeate the scene, as we are left to imagine the Royal military band drummer’s face, or who or what might be concealed behind him or the large haystack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSilver helmet decoration, boot spurs and buttons, and each and every straw of hay are amongst the exquisite details rendered in astonishingly realism in this superb new artwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Edition 1 of 3","offer_id":39337254617242,"sku":"LEC-The Drummer-1\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Edition 2 of 3","offer_id":39337254650010,"sku":"LEC-The Drummer-2\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Edition 3 of 3","offer_id":39337254682778,"sku":"LEC-The Drummer-3\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist's Proof","offer_id":39337254715546,"sku":"LEC-The Drummer-A\/P","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/TheDrummer_48baaf42-8255-44a0-b2d2-976df2c2073a.jpg?v=1615165269","url":"https:\/\/sstore.rosswatson.com\/products\/the-drummer-1","provider":"Ross Watson Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}