Alex and the King's Trooper Model_Jorge Compositional beauty is evident as

Compositional beauty is evident as the diagonal lines of clouds

which marks a departure for the artist from referencing classical masterpieces

Exercising at home and often in solitude is reflected in this striking and erotic painting

This astonishingly realistic scene is indeed a great example of Ian McKellen's observation of Watson's art - "The conjunction of modern naturalism and classic works makes it hard to believe ones eyes

Flanked either side of the painting are more elaborate yellow and white candy-striped poles instantly locating the subjects to Venice

Alex and the King's Trooper Model_Jorge Compositional beauty is evident asUnframed 46 x 45 cm 18" x 18" Framed 67 x 66 cm 26 x 26" Oil on board 2019 Signed lower left A Private Collection, Melbourne Description The final painting completed for inclusion in the artists Melbourne exhibition this month, features an astonishing scene dreamlike, erotically charged, and exploring Watsons signature theme of complimentary opposites in an invented setting. Appearing to have been interrupted, Melbourne model Alex turns and engages