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Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 176 pages, illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour); 28 cm. Accompanies a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 14 October 2004 to 9 January 2005. SIGNED. Boldly signed by the author Barbara Bryant on the title page in the year of publication, no dedication. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. A large-format coffee-table book. Profusely illustrated. *** Well-illustrated survey of the Victorian painter George Frederick Watts (1817-1904), with many colour plates of his portraits. Sitters include poet Alfred Tennyson, Ellen Terry, aristocracy. *** "One of the great portrait painters of the 19th century, George Frederic Watts is best known for his 'hall of fame' series which forms the cornerstone of the National Portrait Gallery in London. This book illustrates and describes over 60 of his works, paying close attention to his reputation as an innovative artist." - Publisher. Size: 4to. SIGNED. Collectible.…