George Frederic Watts: A Life Dedicated to Symbol and Soul George Frederic Watts, born on February 23rd, 1817, in Marylebone, London, was more than just a painter; he was a profound explorer of the human condition, a translator of emotion into visual form. His life, marked by early loss and a deep engagement with classical ideals, ultimately shaped him into one of the most significant figures of the Symbolist movement. Watts’s artisti…