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Origin

British

Artist's Lifespan

1817-1904

Artist Biographical Information

George Frederic Watts was an English painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement, a late 19th century art movement that suggested ideas through symbols and emphasized the meaning behind the forms, lines, shapes and colors of artworks. Watts was famous in his lifetime for his allegorical works. He was the first living painter to have a solo exhibition at The Metropolitan in New York City. In London, he had a whole room of paintings on permanent display at the Tate Gallery, many more in the National Portrait Gallery, and two huge canvases hanging in the nave of St. Paul's Cathedral.

Accession #

AG.2012.23

Date of Acquisition

2012

Circa Date

c. 1905

Description

This painting by George F. Watts depicts the allegory of Little Red Riding Hood from the popular fairytale.

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

23"x 15" (29.5"x 22.5" framed)

Location

45/2416

Signature

none

Collection

Wells Fargo

Framing

yes, not under glass

Condition

restored 2017

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