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

Joseph Parkin Mayall

Published by

Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington (London)

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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Academician Art Gallery Portrait Black And White Photograph Paintings Senior Man Palette Sitting Indoors Artist

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