{"product_id":"the-lookout-dusk-1","title":"The Lookout, Dusk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdition of 3 and 2 artist's proofs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e36 x 46 cm \/ 14 x 18 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Watson's popular \u003cem\u003eSilence series\u003c\/em\u003e, this arresting new artwork, \u003cem\u003eThe Lookout, Dusk \u003c\/em\u003edemands our attention, and offers a heart warming tranquil scene. Diffused golden light marks the time of day as unmistakably dusk as the soldier sleeps - his dog in contrast on the lookout. Both the uniform and tent are World War I period - the initial inspiration derived from the artist observing the making of a period film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing in this charming new painting is the artist's close friend Micheal Hayes, and Watson's beloved fox terrier Zorro, who Watson first painted in \u003cem\u003eJason and Zorro, Venice\u003c\/em\u003e.  Effectively employing a low level perspective, and an eye-catching pyramid shaped composition, the artist thereby dramatises the subject matter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band of deep blue ocean and mauve mountains provide colour in a muted and restrained colour palette. Watson referenced his original late 1980's drawings and photos of the film set's period tents for \u003cem\u003eThe Lookout, Dusk. \u003c\/em\u003eHis\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e1987 artwork, \u003cem\u003eSet,\u003c\/em\u003e featuring the period tents, is included in the Sydney art collection of the leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Edition 1 of 3","offer_id":42741004992666,"sku":"LEC-TheLookOutDusk-1\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Edition 2 of 3","offer_id":42741005025434,"sku":"LEC-TheLookOutDusk-2\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Edition 3 of 3","offer_id":42741005058202,"sku":"LEC-TheLookOutDusk-3\/3","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Artist's Proof","offer_id":42741005090970,"sku":"LEC-TheLookOutDusk-AP","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/0_59d9562f-58fe-4ada-84dd-0c759017f122.jpg?v=1667401795","url":"https:\/\/sstore.rosswatson.com\/products\/the-lookout-dusk-1","provider":"Ross Watson Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}