Original Ross Watson oil painting of two shirtless world war 1 soldiers reclining on beach headland

Soldiers, Noosa Headland

Name: Soldiers, Noosa Headland
Brand: Ross Watson Gallery
Price: 3,300 AUD
Availability: InStock

$ 3,300 AUD

Limited Edition Canvas Details

Edition of 3, and 2 Artist's Proofs
61 x 57 cm / 24 " x 22"

Description

This outstanding new painting, larger in scale than many works from the very popular Silence series, captures an intimate moment between two soldiers resting high on a coastal headland.

Possessing a startling realism, this exquisitely painted artwork renders the finest details - leather boots, their eyelets and laces - in an astonishingly accomplished manner. Dynamic white and wispy clouds dominate the upper section of sky, indicating a sea breeze, which reinforces the anchored stillness of the young men bathed in bright midday sunshine.

Watson was inspired by observing the making of a film set in Australia during World War I titled 'Always Afternoon’, and this series of paintings has become one of the artist's most sought after.

Featuring the spectacular and pristine coastline of Noosa National Park in Queensland, Australia, which provides an ideal natural setting for the shirtless young men, who are in fact actors dressed as soldiers.

Sir James Wolfensohn is a great admirer and collector of the series, and one of his favourite paintings featuring a row of actors on headland hung opposite his desk in his office at the World Bank in Washington.

About Limited Edition Canvases

These are our most collectable editions.

All available Edition Canvases are in an edition of three with two artist's proofs. They are hand-signed and numbered by Ross Watson on the reverse (non-image) side of the canvas. Your preferred edition number to purchase can be selected from the top menu.

An Artist's Proof is the same quality as the editions numbered 1-3, and is the first print produced when colour and quality is perfected. Each canvas is of equal quality and value.

Edition Canvases are printed with archival inks on the world's leading archival canvas: Hahnemühle Daguerre.

Use of glass in framing is optional, eliminating potential of reflections when viewing your canvas.

The sizes provided are the unframed image size. The canvases are printed with a generous white border and we recommend they be placed on a wooden stretcher before adding a decorative frame.

Verso of framed signed canvas on a wooden stretcher

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Delivery Information

We offer FREE worldwide fully-insured postage and packaging for all Limited Edition Prints and Photography.

All Limited Edition Prints, Canvases and Photography are sent unframed and packaged in re-enforced postal tubes.

All items will be shipped within 3 business days of receiving payment for your order. Delivery times can vary, but purchases are generally received worldwide within 5-7 business days from dispatch.

Items to be sent domestically will be sent using registered Australian Post. International orders are sent using international postal Express Mail Service (EMS). Tracking details will be provide upon dispatch of your order.

We take pride in getting your prints to you in the perfect condition. Your print will have been individually inspected and packed in perfect condition. Please minimize handling prior to framing.

Collector Testimonials

"Many thanks Stephen for your quick replies and delivery. Ross’ prints are already attracting attention from visitors to my home."

Mark Johnston, Manchester UK

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Karl Mentz, Miami USA

“Stephen, thanks for you advice on the framing.The canvases are now hung and look super handsome!”
Kent James Los Angeles USA

“Ross has such an amazing talent. I’m loving the canvas prints as I work in my home office. Thank you for your help and speed.”
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