Henry Scott Tuke was a prominent 19th century English painter, who you can read more about at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Scott_Tuke
I have, to date, hesitated to bring you any of his work, as you may think some of it distasteful, or even indecent.
Tuke was best known for his depictions of nude boys and young men and I came across the following painting when I was searching for rowers.
When he lived in Falmouth, Tuke bought a fishing boat for £40 pounds and converted it into a floating studio and living quarters, where he could indulge his passion for painting boys in privacy.
I don't know about you, but I find his paintings of nude youngsters rather unsettling and they make me feel like a voyeur. But are they indecent? Probably not.
But they are posed and exploitative - not a natural representation of innocence.
Tell me what you think and, depending on your reaction, I may post another of Tuke's paintings here tomorrow - or not.
