Joseph Parkin Mayall, George Frederic Watts R.A.

George Frederic Watts R.A., ca.1884

From: Joseph Parkin Mayall

RA Collection: Art

The photograph shows the gallery which Watts had built at his house at No.6 Melbury Road in 1881. On the walls behind the seated figure of Watts can be seen the paintings: 'Lady Lindsay (of Balcarres)', with violin, 'Britomart and her Nurse' and to the right 'The Meeting of Jacob and Esau'. On the floor is 'Cardinal Manning', the Duke of Devonshire's portrait and 'Paolo and Francesca'.

Object details

Title
George Frederic Watts R.A.
Photographed by
Published by
From
F.G. Stephens (ed.), Artists at home photographed by J.P. Mayall, London 1884, pl.[14]
Date
ca.1884
Object type
Photograph
Place of Publication
London
Medium
Photogravure
Dimensions

165 mm x 218 mm

Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
Object number
05/4676
This image is from a book

Artists At Home Photographed By J.P. Mayall, And Reproduced In Facsimile By Photo-Engraving On Copper Plates. Edited, With Biographical Notices And Descriptions, By F.G. Stephens - London:: 1884. [All rights reserved.]

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