George Frederic Watts

Sitterback to top

• George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), Painter and sculptor. Sitter in 40 portraits, Artist associated with 85 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Alphonse Legros (1837-1911), Painter, sculptor and etcher. Artist associated with 10 portraits, Sitter in 30 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The French artist Alphonse Legros came to London in 1863 and became Slade Professor at London University in 1876. Legros set out to broaden the syllabus, introducing etching and, in 1884, classes in medal making. Legros's revival of the cast medal, very much in the style of the Renaissance, is characteristic of his interest in working in old techniques and media. As well as Watts, his subjects for these medals included Carlyle, Darwin and Gladstone.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 646

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Circles of Influence: G.F. Watts, Alphonse Legros and the Slade (7 September 2010 - 8 May 2011)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• In profile
• Medals and medallions
• On display at the Gallery