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Gf Watts Collection (#2)

George Frederick Watts was a renowned British artist who lived from 1817 to 1904

Background imageGf Watts Collection: William Morris, Poet, Socialist, and Craftsman, (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection

William Morris, Poet, Socialist, and Craftsman, (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
William Morris, Poet, Socialist, and Craftsman, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Background imageGf Watts Collection: The Cinerary Casket of G. F. Watts, R. A. Compton Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, 7 July, 1904, c1904

The Cinerary Casket of G. F. Watts, R. A. Compton Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, 7 July, 1904, c1904
The Cinerary Casket of G. F. Watts, R.A. Compton Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, 7 July, 1904, c1904. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). From The Studio Volume 32

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Sir Frederic Leighton, British artist, c1880-1882 Artist: Paul Adolphe Rajon

Sir Frederic Leighton, British artist, c1880-1882 Artist: Paul Adolphe Rajon
Sir Frederic Leighton, British artist, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageGf Watts Collection: King Alfred Inciting the Anglo-Saxons to Repel the Invasion of the Danes, 896, (c1847)

King Alfred Inciting the Anglo-Saxons to Repel the Invasion of the Danes, 896, (c1847). Artist: Herbert Bourne
King Alfred Inciting the Anglo-Saxons to Repel the Invasion of the Danes, 896, (c1847)

Background imageGf Watts Collection: William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century British Liberal statesman and prime minister, c1905

William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century British Liberal statesman and prime minister, c1905. William Gladstone (1809-1898) was born in Liverpool

Background imageGf Watts Collection: George Frederick Watts, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

George Frederick Watts, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
George Frederick Watts, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. A popular Victorian painter and sculptor, Watts (1817-1904) was best known for his portraits.George Frederick Watts

Background imageGf Watts Collection: George Frederic Watts, English Victorian painter and sculptor, (1913)

George Frederic Watts, English Victorian painter and sculptor, (1913). Artist: George Frederick Watts
George Frederic Watts, English Victorian painter and sculptor, (1913). Watts (1817-1904) is associated with the Symbolist movement. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Love and Life, 1893, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Love and Life, 1893, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Love and Life, 1893, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Lifes Illusions, 1849, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Lifes Illusions, 1849, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Lifes Illusions, 1849, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Physical Energy, 19th century. Artist: George Frederick Watts

Physical Energy, 19th century. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Physical Energy, 19th century

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Statue known as Physical Energy, 1900s, Artist: George Frederick Watts

Statue known as Physical Energy, 1900s, Artist: George Frederick Watts
Physical Energy by G. F. Watts (23 February 1817 - 1 July 1904), in Kensington Gardens, London. G. F. Watts was a popular Victorian sculptor and painter in the Symbolist movement, 1900s

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Hope, 1886. Artist: George Frederick Watts

Hope, 1886. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886. From the Tate Gallery, London

Background imageGf Watts Collection: Alphonse Legros, G. F. Watts, R. A. 2nd plate, French, 1837 - 1911, transfer lithograph

Alphonse Legros, G. F. Watts, R. A. 2nd plate, French, 1837 - 1911, transfer lithograph
Alphonse Legros, G.F. Watts, R.A. 2nd plate, French, 1837 - 1911, transfer lithograph




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George Frederick Watts was a renowned British artist who lived from 1817 to 1904. His works encompassed various themes and subjects, showcasing his immense talent and creativity. One of his notable pieces is "Ellen Terry, " painted in 1864, which captures the beauty and grace of the famous actress Ellen Terry. Another remarkable artwork by Watts is "The Dweller in the Innermost, " created around 1885, depicting a mysterious figure immersed in deep contemplation. In "For He Had Great Possessions" (1894), Watts explores the complexities of wealth and its impact on individuals. The painting delves into the inner turmoil that can arise when one possesses great material possessions but lacks true fulfillment. Similarly thought-provoking is "Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall" (1884), where Watts portrays a mythical spirit surrounded by nature's enchanting beauty. Watts also collaborated with other artists to capture their essence on canvas. In an intriguing portrait from around 1867, he depicts Algernon Charles Swinburne, an English poet known for his evocative verses. Additionally, he immortalized fellow artist Lord Leighton in a captivating piece from 1896. One of Watts' most iconic creations is "Hope" (1886). This powerful allegorical painting showcases a blindfolded woman sitting atop a globe while playing her lyre amidst desolation—a symbol of hope shining even during times of despair. Watts didn't limit himself to portraiture; he also explored deeper philosophical concepts through art. In "Time, Death and Judgment" (1866), he confronts mortality head-on by portraying three skeletal figures representing time's relentless march towards death and eventual judgment. Throughout his career, George Frederick Watts left an indelible mark on British art history with his diverse range of subjects and profound interpretations thereof. From capturing renowned personalities like W. E.