Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904)
Creator details
- Name
- Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- George Frederic Watts was a prominent English painter and sculptor born in London in 1817. He was a self-taught artist who began his career as a portrait painter, but later turned to allegorical and symbolic subjects. Watts was known for his grandiose and dramatic style, often depicting mythological and biblical scenes with a sense of mysticism and spirituality. Throughout his career, Watts was a prolific artist, producing over 500 paintings and sculptures. He was also a social activist and philanthropist, using his art to raise awareness of social issues such as poverty and inequality. In 1881, he founded the Watts Gallery in Surrey, which houses many of his works and serves as a center for the study of Victorian art. Watts was highly regarded by his contemporaries, and his influence can be seen in the work of many later artists. He died in 1904 at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important artists of the Victorian era.
