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George Frederic Collection

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, late 7th or early 8th century

Initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, late 7th or early 8th century. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Creator: George Frederick Watts

Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Creator: George Frederick Watts
Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Portrait of British actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), the leading Shakespearean actress of her time

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Painting held at the Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300

Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Statue known as Physical Energy, 1900s. Artist: George Frederick Watts

Statue known as Physical Energy, 1900s. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Physical Energy by G. F. Watts (23 February 1817 - 1 July 1904), in Kensington Gardens, London. G. F. Watts was a popular Victorian sculptor and painter in the Symbolist movement, 1900s

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917)

Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Artist: Frederick Hollyer

Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Swinburne (1837-1909) was one of the most noted and at times shocking poets of the Victorian era

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht

The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
The Late Lord Leighton, P.R.A. 1878-1896, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Little Red Riding Hood, 1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Little Red Riding Hood, 1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Little Red Riding Hood, 1890

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Study Of Gennaro, A Venetian Nobleman, 1840-1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Study Of Gennaro, A Venetian Nobleman, 1840-1890. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Study Of Gennaro, A Venetian Nobleman, 1840-1890

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Britomart, 1877-78. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Britomart, 1877-78. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Britomart, 1877-78. The subject is taken from Edmund Spensers epic poem, Faerie Queen

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Aspiration, 1866. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Aspiration, 1866. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Aspiration, 1866

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: A Roman Lady, 1892. Creator: George Frederick Watts

A Roman Lady, 1892. Creator: George Frederick Watts
A Roman Lady, 1892

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Portrait of George Frederic Watts, 1879. Creator: Alphonse Legros

Portrait of George Frederic Watts, 1879. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Portrait of George Frederic Watts, 1879

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: [George Frederick Watts], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins

[George Frederick Watts], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[George Frederick Watts], 1860s

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: George Frederick Watts, 1860s. Creator: David Wilkie Wynfield

George Frederick Watts, 1860s. Creator: David Wilkie Wynfield
George Frederick Watts, 1860s

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: George Frederick Watts, 1864, printed ca. 1905. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

George Frederick Watts, 1864, printed ca. 1905. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
George Frederick Watts, 1864, printed ca. 1905

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Ariadne, 1894. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Ariadne, 1894. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Ariadne, 1894

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith

Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith
Lord Lawrence, 1901. Portrait of John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879), British Imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Sundial in the Garden at Limnerslease, and... G. F. Watts, Esq. R.A. c1890s, (1902)

Sundial in the Garden at Limnerslease, and... G. F. Watts, Esq. R.A. c1890s, (1902)
Sundial in the Garden at Limnerslease, and Portrait of G. F. Watts, Esq. R.A. c1890s, (1902). The British painter and sculptor George Frederic Watts (1817-1904)

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: She Shall Be Called Woman, c1875-1892, (1922). Creator: George Frederick Watts

She Shall Be Called Woman, c1875-1892, (1922). Creator: George Frederick Watts
She Shall Be Called Woman, c1875-1892, (1922). Depiction of Eve as a potent force of nature, soaring upwards surrounded by flowers. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Portrait of Mary Emily ( May ) Prinsep (1853-1931), kneeling at prayers holding a small prayer book

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886, (1912). Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Happy Warrior, 1884 (1923). Artist: Frederick Hollyer

The Happy Warrior, 1884 (1923). Artist: Frederick Hollyer
The Happy Warrior, 1884 (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Time and Oblivion, c1864, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Time and Oblivion, c1864, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Time and Oblivion, c1864, 1917. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Text page with the Virgin and two peacocks, c1490

Text page with the Virgin and two peacocks, c1490. From the Sforza Hours, produced in Milan. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Clytie, 1878. Artist: George Frederick Watts

Clytie, 1878. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Clytie, 1878. Cltie was the daughter of Oceanus, was abandoned by Apollo whom she adored. Desolate, she was eventually transformed into a sunflower

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: George Fraderick Watts, British painter and sculptor, c1880-1904

George Fraderick Watts, British painter and sculptor, c1880-1904. Watts (1817-1904) is associated with the Symbolist movement

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Mammon, c1884, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Mammon, c1884, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Mammon, c1884, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The All-Pervading, c1887, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

The All-Pervading, c1887, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
The All-Pervading, c1887, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [ J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Progress, c1888, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Progress, c1888, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Progress, c1888, (1917). Painting held at the Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Industry and Greed, c1900, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Industry and Greed, c1900, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Industry and Greed, c1900, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Hyperion, c1881, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Hyperion, c1881, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hyperion, c1881, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Aspirations, 1866, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Aspirations, 1866, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Aspirations, 1866, (1917). Painting held at the Birmingham Museums Trust, Brimingham. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Love and Death, c1877, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Love and Death, c1877, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Love and Death, c1877, (1917). Painting held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, Manchester. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Agreement by Oliver Goldsmith to write for James Dodsley, 31st March 1763. 1899

Agreement by Oliver Goldsmith to write for James Dodsley, 31st March 1763. 1899. Artist: Oliver Goldsmith
Agreement by Oliver Goldsmith to write for the bookseller James Dodsley, 31 March 1763 (1899). From Facsimiles of Royal, Historical

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Letter from Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century (1899). Artist: Oliver Cromwell

Letter from Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century (1899). Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century (1899). From Facsimiles of Royal, Historical, Literary and other Autographs in the Department of Manuscripts of the British Museum. Series I-V. by George F

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: King Alfred Inciting The Anglo Saxons, (1878). Artist: Herbert Bourne

King Alfred Inciting The Anglo Saxons, (1878). Artist: Herbert Bourne
King Alfred Inciting The Anglo Saxons, (1878). After George Frederic Watts (1817?1904). From Pictures and Royal Portraits Illustrative of English and Scottish History, by Thomas Archer

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Head Sketch, c1895, (1896). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Head Sketch, c1895, (1896). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Head Sketch, c1895, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Creation of Eve, 1882. Artist: George Frederick Watts

The Creation of Eve, 1882. Artist: George Frederick Watts
The Creation of Eve, 1882. Painting held within the Watts Gallery, Surrey. From The Studio Volume 64. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (nee Walpole), 1844, (1902). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (nee Walpole), 1844, (1902). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (nee Walpole), 1844. Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (1826-1913), was an English writer, hostess, horticulturist and plant collector. From The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Sorrowing Angel, c1837-1903, (1903). Artist: George Frederick Watts

The Sorrowing Angel, c1837-1903, (1903). Artist: George Frederick Watts
The Sorrowing Angel. After a work by George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). From The Studio Volume 29 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1903.]

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Lord Tennyson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Lord Tennyson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victorias reign. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Midday Rest, c1863 (1882)

The Midday Rest, c1863 (1882). A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Tower of London with London Bridge, c1500, (c1901)

The Tower of London with London Bridge, c1500, (c1901). Charles, Duke of Orleans can be seen writing inside the Tower of London, and also at a window and in the courtyard, sending a letter

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: St Gregory the Great receiving inspiration from the Holy Spirit, c1490

St Gregory the Great receiving inspiration from the Holy Spirit, c1490. Portrait of Pope Gregory (540-604 AD) from the Sforza Hours produced in Milan

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Illuminated letter D, 15th century

Illuminated letter D, 15th century. First chapter of the Ethics of Aristotle, in Spanish, originally produced in Sicily. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420

Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420. King Henry VI, supported by St Katharine, kneels before Mary and her son. From the Psalter of Henry VI, produced in France

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Two bible scenes, late 14th century

Two bible scenes, late 14th century. The persecution of the early Christians, and the offering of gifts to the Church in the form of St Peter

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Text page with illuminated initial letters, 14th century

Text page with illuminated initial letters, 14th century. From Racionale divinorum officiorum, produced in Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Bible scenes, late 13th century

Bible scenes, late 13th century. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard, the mirace of the ten lepers, the episode of Zachaeus

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: King David, mid-13th century

King David, mid-13th century. Scenes from the life of David: playing his lyre; killing Goliath; playing a row of bells; being anointed and crowned. From a Latin psalter produced in France

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Resurrection, c1240

The Resurrection, c1240. Christ rising from the tomb. From Miniatures from the Life of Christ, produced in Germany. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Illuminated iniitial P, 1172

Illuminated iniitial P, 1172. Book of Proverbs, beginning with decorated iniitial P, King Solomon surrounded by representations of Wisdom, Prudence, Justice and Fortune

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Tree of Jesse and Virgin and Child enthroned, c1130-1140

Tree of Jesse and Virgin and Child enthroned, c1130-1140. The Tree of Jesse, flanked by Abraham and Moses, and the Virgin and Child enthroned, within an architectural framework

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Illuminated initials I and N, 9th century

Illuminated initials I and N, 9th century. Beginning of the Gospel of St John, decorated with an interlace pattern, originally produced in Northern France in the second half of the 9th century

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, 710-721 AD

Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, 710-721 AD. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490

Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490. Page with illuminated border in arabesque with portraits of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Lodovico Sforza

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Illuminated initial letters, late 15th century

Illuminated initial letters, late 15th century. From De Civitate Dei, written and illuminated in Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1473

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1473. Charles (1433-1477) promulgates his ordinance among his court. From the Ordnance of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. Artist: Workshop of the Master of the Duke of Bedford

St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. Artist: Workshop of the Master of the Duke of Bedford
St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. The symbolic lion holds the saints ink pot and pen-case in its teeth. Other vignettes show episodes from the life of the saint

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Coronation of Charles V, c1365

Coronation of Charles V, c1365. From the Order of the Coronation of the King of France, showing Charles (1337-1380) being greeted by the archbishop at the Catheral of Reims

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300

Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Illuminated initial letters, 13th century

Illuminated initial letters, 13th century. From a work by Vegetius on the Art of War, originally produced in Northern France in the latter part of the 13th century

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The angel and the shepherds, late 12th century

The angel and the shepherds, late 12th century. From Miniatures of the Life of Christ, produced in Northern France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Initial letter B, 980-1000 AD

Initial letter B, 980-1000 AD. From the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD

Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Names of the four Evangelists, c800 AD

Names of the four Evangelists, c800 AD. The names of the gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in a roundel with cockerels and peacocks

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: St Matthew, c800 AD

St Matthew, c800 AD. St Matthew seated, holding his Gospel, from the Harley Golden Gospels, produced in the Carolingian Empire

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: David playing his lyre, 725-750 AD

David playing his lyre, 725-750 AD. From the Vespasian Psalter. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529

St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529. From the Prayerbook of Joanna of Ghistelles (also known as the Prayerbook of the Abbess of Messines), produced in Bruges

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois Fouquet

Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois Fouquet
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Amadee de Saluces and the Virgin, middle of the 15th century

Amadee de Saluces and the Virgin, middle of the 15th century. The Virgin and Child with the patron, Amadee de Saluces, daughter of Manfroy, Seigneur de Carde

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Text page with illuminated initial letter, early 15th century

Text page with illuminated initial letter, early 15th century. From ordinances and other matters, in Latin and French, relating to the office of Admiral of England and to the Court of Admiralty

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Annunciation, 1413-1419

The Annunciation, 1413-1419. From the Breviary of John the Fearless, produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: The Call of Abraham, early 15th century

The Call of Abraham, early 15th century. From La Bible Hystoriaux ou les Histoires Escolastres, a bible history in French, written and illuminated in France. It belonged to Jean, Duke of Berry

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Page of decorated text, 1284-1316

Page of decorated text, 1284-1316. Latin text with floral decoration and a man fighting with an animal. From the Alphonso Psalter (formerly known as the Tenison Psalter), produced in England

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Page of text with illuminated initial letter, 14th century

Page of text with illuminated initial letter, 14th century. From a bible originally produced in Northern Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Ascension, c1155

Ascension, c1155. Beginning of St Johns Gospel. The Ascension, and below, St John enthroned between two visionary events of the Old Testament, and figures of the prophets commenting upon them

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: David and Samuel, 1121-1161

David and Samuel, 1121-1161. David tending his flock and rescuing the lamb from the lion, and below, Samuel anointing David in the presence of his father

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: St Luke, 1010-1020

St Luke, 1010-1020. St Luke, seated with an open book. He is looking at his symbol, a calf, which is holding a golden horn in its mouth

Background imageGeorge Frederic Collection: Crucifixion, early 14th century

Crucifixion, early 14th century. Christ on the cross with the Virgin and St John, and below, Adam collects Christs blood in a chalice. From a Latin psalter produced in England



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