Bhreathnach-Lynch, Sighle. Ireland’s art, Ireland’s History: Representing Ireland, 1845 to present. Omaha, NE: Creighton University Press, 2007
George Frederick Watts
Born: London, 23 February 1817
Died: Compton, Surrey, 1 July 1904
Nationality: English
Died: Compton, Surrey, 1 July 1904
Nationality: English
Studies:
with William Behnes; Royal Academy (RA) Schools (1835)
Career:
1837 – exhibits The Wounded Heron (Watts Gallery, Compton) at the RA
1843 – wins £300 prize in the Westminster Hall Competition allowing Watts to travel to Florence; remains in Florence under patronage of Lady Holland
1864 – marries actress Ellen Terry; the couple separate the following year
1867 – elected member of RA
1870-80s – works on uncompleted allegorical cycle called “House of Life”
1897 – gives eighteen paintings to the Tate
Travels
Florence (1843-47; 1853)
Commissions from:
Alexander Constantine Ionides; Lady Mary Augusta Holland
Important Artworks:
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