George Frederick Watts - Sculptures (2 of 3)
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Uploaded by joshje777 on Jul 9, 2009
George Frederic Watts.
Birth: Feb. 23, 1817
Death: Jul. 1, 1904.
English painter, portrait painter and sculptor, the father of British Symbolism, he specialized in historical and allegorical subjects.
In his time he was called "The Victorian Michaelangelo". Watts knew most of the Pre-Raphaelites, and was an important influence on the younger members of the movement. However, he was part of no school or group, and maintained an individual vision.
His first major work was "Caratacus Led in Triumph through the Streets of Rome", which won a prize of 300 guineas and was exhibited in Westminster Hall in 1842. He gave away many of his paintings, among them a version of "Love and Life", described by The Magazine of Art as "without question one of the most beautiful canvases he has ever executed". It was sent to the Chicago Exhibition of 1893, and then presented as a gift to the American nation as his contribution to a permanent gallery. The painting was accepted by a Special Act of Congress, but in the President's absence it was not allowed to be displayed in the White House because it was considered obscene.
Watts was first married to actress Ellen Terry, but her youth and wish for a career led to their separation after a year.
He later married Mary Fraser Tytler, she was primarily a painter and sculptor she designed The Mortuary Chapel in
Surrey, England to memorialize her late husband, George Frederick.
http://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frederic_Watts
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I felt deeply moved with this delightful video!
You got an excellent taste in chosing pictures and music!
ArsQuimerica 2 years ago
I felt deeply moved with your comment !
ThanX !!
joshje777 2 years ago
5* as always for you.
Alicia7777777 2 years ago
7777777* as always for you !
joshje777 2 years ago
I knew George Frederick Watts as a painter, but I didn't know that he was sculptor too. And his work as sculptor is very good too. Thanks Josh for this great video 5stars, of course.
Have a nice weeckend!!
tuandaluza 2 years ago
Thank you !!
Have a wonderful week !!
joshje777 2 years ago