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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