George Frederick Watts Collection

Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Creator: George Frederick Watts
Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Portrait of British actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), the leading Shakespearean actress of her time

For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Painting held at the Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Swinburne (1837-1909) was one of the most noted and at times shocking poets of the Victorian era

Portrait of Admiral Henry John Chetwynd
MMM5464792 Portrait of Admiral Henry John Chetwynd by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Alfred Lord Tennyson
864908 Portrait of Alfred Lord Tennyson; (add.info.: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) English poet. Poet Laureate 1850. Lithograph after the portrait by George Frederick Watts (1817-1904)

G.F. Watts, Printed 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
G.F. Watts, Printed 1864

Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886, (1912). Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
The Late Lord Leighton, P.R.A. 1878-1896, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

The Happy Warrior, 1884 (1923). Artist: Frederick Hollyer
The Happy Warrior, 1884 (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Paolo and Francesca, 1870 (oil on canvas)
MAN62989 Paolo and Francesca, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 66.1x52.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

May Prinsep (Prayer) 1867 (oil on canvas)
MAN62988 May Prinsep (Prayer) 1867 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 102.6x69.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: May Prinsep (1853-1935);)

The Good Samaritan, 1852 (oil on canvas)
MAN136293 The Good Samaritan, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 254.7x189.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Study: Head of a Girl, 1876 (oil on canvas)
MAN278081 Study: Head of a Girl, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 66x53.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

The Ulster, 1874 (oil on canvas)
7260328 The Ulster, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 198.7x99.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A full-length)

Euterpe Ionides, 1881 (oil on canvas)
862850 Euterpe Ionides, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

The Right Honourable W. E. Gladstone, M. P. c. 1893. Creator: Henry Herschel Hay Cameron
The Right Honourable W.E. Gladstone, M.P. c. 1893. Photogravure of a portrait by George Frederic Watts, plate 10 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his Friends" (1893); edition 138/140

George Frederick Watts, R. A. c. 1893. Creator: Henry Herschel Hay Cameron
George Frederick Watts, R.A. c. 1893. Photogravure, plate 15 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his Friends" (1893); edition 138/140

A Lamplight Study: Herr Joachim, 1868. Creator: George Frederick Watts
A Lamplight Study: Herr Joachim, 1868

Time, Death and Judgment, 1866. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Time, Death and Judgment, 1866

Portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1742-1832), seated in a blue jacket
824220 Portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1742-1832), seated in a blue jacket, black waistcoat and white shirt, beneath a tree, c.1837 (oil on canvas) by Watts

Portrait of Lady Wolverton, nee Georgina Tufnell, (oil on panel)
828443 Portrait of Lady Wolverton, nee Georgina Tufnell, (oil on panel) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Wolverton)

Ganymede, 1888 (oil on canvas)
828438 Ganymede, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 66x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ganymede. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Mary Anderson, (oil on canvas)
828437 Portrait of Mary Anderson, (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 127x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mary Anderson. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904)

George Frederick Watts (litho)
6028149 George Frederick Watts (litho) by Lehmann, Rudolf (1819-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Watts)

A Group Portrait of a Lady with her Four Children on a Terrace, 1843 (oil on canvas)
658893 A Group Portrait of a Lady with her Four Children on a Terrace, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 40.5x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Dorothy Dene, Bust Length, (oil on canvas)
658747 Portrait of Dorothy Dene, Bust Length, (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 66x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Dorothy Dene, Bust Length)

The Angel of Death, (oil on canvas)
659839 The Angel of Death, (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 121.2x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel of Death. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Oil on canvas

The Daughter of Herodias (oil on canvas)
1772118 The Daughter of Herodias (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 104.7x71.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daughter of Herodias. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904)

Helen Rose Huth (oil on canvas)
1772117 Helen Rose Huth (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 66x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Rose Huth. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Oil on canvas

G. F. Watts, R. A. 2nd plate. Creator: Alphonse Legros
G.F. Watts, R.A. 2nd plate

Little Red Riding Hood, 1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Little Red Riding Hood, 1890

Study Of Gennaro, A Venetian Nobleman, 1840-1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Study Of Gennaro, A Venetian Nobleman, 1840-1890

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George Frederick Watts was a renowned British artist who lived from 1817 to 1904. His works spanned various genres and mediums, showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility. One of his notable pieces is the portrait of Ellen Terry, painted around 1864 on strawboard. This captivating oil painting captures the essence of Terry's beauty and charisma. In addition to portraiture, Watts also delved into allegorical subjects. "The Dweller in the Innermost, " created circa 1885 but not exhibited until 1912, exemplifies this aspect of his work. This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to contemplate their inner selves and explore the depths of their souls. Watts' masterpiece "For He Had Great Possessions" depicts a scene filled with symbolism and emotion. Painted in 1894 but not displayed until 1912, it explores themes such as wealth, materialism, and spiritual poverty—a powerful commentary on societal values that remains relevant today. Another enchanting artwork by Watts is "Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall. " Created in 1884 but unveiled only in 1917 due to its intricate details, this piece showcases his ability to capture ethereal beauty through vibrant colors and flowing forms. Watts also collaborated with other prominent figures during his career. One such collaboration resulted in a striking portrait of Algernon Charles Swinburne—an English poet—around 1867. The image captured by photographer Frederick Hollyer immortalizes Swinburne's poetic spirit for generations to come. Amongst Watts' diverse body of work are narrative paintings like "Paolo and Francesca" (1870) which tells a tragic love story through vivid brushstrokes on canvas; or emotionally charged portraits like "May Prinsep (Prayer)" (1867), where he skillfully conveys deep introspection through paint. One cannot discuss Watts without mentioning his iconic piece "Hope.