James Martineau
1 portrait
James Martineau
replica by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, 1873 (1793)
25 7/8 in. x 21 in. (657 mm x 533 mm)
Given by George Frederic Watts, 1900
Primary Collection
NPG 1251
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Artistback to top
- George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), Painter and sculptor. Artist associated with 85 portraits, Sitter in 40 portraits.
This portraitback to top
A replica of the portrait commissioned by Martineau's old pupils at Manchester New College. Watts expressed pleasure in painting "so good and distinguished a man as Mr. Martineau".
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 305
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 415
Exhibitions and displays
- Portraits of G.F. Watts
Until 9 June
Related pages
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- A Guide to Victorian & Edwardian Portraits (paperback)
- George Frederic Watts DVD
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- Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry ('Choosing') by George Frederick Watts mini print
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