{"product_id":"the-swimmer","title":"The Swimmer","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e40 x 30 cm \/ 16\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFramed\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e62 x 52 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOil on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2020\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eSigned lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA Private Collection, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntrospection and stillness pervades in this most recent fine and evocative painting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate afternoon sunshine baths a tanned and naked young swimmer - Nathan Collett, a favourite model for the artist - who gazes down earnestly at an inflatable dolphin, who in contrast, exhibits a playful mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet speedos hang around the swimmer’s neck suggesting he has returned from swimming naked. He appears still and reflective, deep in a state of relaxation after the relentless physical effort required swimming in the surf waves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superbly painted smaller scaled artwork will be included in Watson’s much anticipated Sydney exhibition, opening next month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaintings pre-purchased will be available for shipping at the conclusion of the Sydney Exhibition and Book Launch. 19 February to 1 March, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Watson Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31805715021964,"sku":"OOB-TheSwimmer","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/6381\/0927\/products\/The_Swimmer.jpg?v=1579646656","url":"https:\/\/sstore.rosswatson.com\/products\/the-swimmer","provider":"Ross Watson Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}