Overview
This is a classic early 20th-century lithographic reproduction of George Frederic Watts' famous 1862 painting, 'Sir Galahad.' It is housed in a period-correct 'compo' frame featuring a textured molding and a…
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Preliminary identification
Framed Lithograph of 'Sir Galahad' after George Frederic Watts, c. 1915
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Story
During the early 1900s, this specific image was one of the most ubiquitous pieces of art in the English-speaking world, often gifted to young men to inspire 'muscular Christianity' and moral fortitude.
Maker / Origin
George Frederic Watts was known as 'England's Michelangelo,' a Symbolist painter who believed art should address the great moral questions of the age.
Condition & Value
The print appears well-preserved with good color saturation, suggesting it has been kept out of direct sunlight. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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