Lot 23

Lauraine Diggins Fine Art, Melbourne (label verso)
Private collection, Melbourne

Michael McWilliams is a Tasmanian artist whose works are finely executed, with an animal focus and underlying wit. Having been surrounded by antique furniture since childhood, he now co-owns the family antique shop in Longford, Tasmania. His paintings often include elements of his antique discoveries - in this case the beautiful custom made frame.
In this painting, Winston is reminiscent of a historical stock portrait which owners would often commission. Winston has now made his way to America, and has found himself within the well known painting, "American Gothic" 1930, by Grant Wood.