'A Story from Boccaccio', George Frederic Watts | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

George Frederic Watts (1817‑1904)

Title

A Story from Boccaccio

Date c.1844-7

MediumOil paint on canvas

Dimensionssupport: 3658 x 8915 mm

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Presented by the members of the Cosmopolitan Club 1902

Reference

N01913

Not on display

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