First edition, first impression. 188pp, with 21 monochrome photogravure plate illustrations. Brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 8vo. Cloth is worn, rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends, a little softened, sunned over spine. Text block edges toned. Previous owner's name neatly inked on the front free endpaper. Pages rounded on corners, some faint and occasional spotting.
A study of the life and works of George Frederic (sometimes spelt Frederick) Watts (1817-1904), a popular Victorian artist and sculptor and husband of leading English actress Dame Ellen Terry. Watts' biographer referred to him as 'England's Michelangelo'.
