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Slide set: The pictures of G.F. Watts, R.A. (lecture: Newton & Co., 38 slides, in/before 1913)

Known references to this set
Catalogue of lantern slides: part I (London: Newton & Co., 1912), 148

“We are happy to be able to announce that for the first time a comprehensive and authorized Series of Lantern Slides, illustrating the Lifework of this great painter, is available.

By the courtesy of Mrs Watts and Mr Hollyer, Messrs Newton & Co. have been allowed to publish a new Series of Slides from the original works of the famous artist that are really worthy of the subject.

The Lecture accompanying the Slides on the message Watts gave to the world in his pictures is by a well-known authority on this subject, Mr C.H. Thompson, Curator of the Watts Gallery.”

1913
Catalogue of lantern slides: part II (London: Newton & Co., 1913), 868

“We are happy to be able to announce that for the first time a comprehensive and authorized Series of Lantern Slides, illustrating the Lifework of this great painter, is available.

By the courtesy of Mrs Watts and Mr Hollyer, Messrs Newton & Co. have been allowed to publish a new Series of Slides from the original works of the famous artist that are really worthy of the subject.

The Lecture accompanying the Slides on the message Watts gave to the world in his pictures is by a well-known authority on this subject, Mr C.H. Thompson, Curator of the Watts Gallery.”

1940s
Catalogue of lantern slides for hire (London: Newton & Co., 1940s), 30

“The Lecture accompanying the Slides, on the message Watts gave to the world in his pictures, is by a well- known authority on this subject, Mr. C.H. Thompson, formerly Curator of the Watts Gallery.

Beautifully painted (the colouring being copied with great care and by special permission of Mrs Watts from the originals).

Lecture for the 38 Slides, 'Some Pictures by G.F. Watts, R.A., and their Message'.”

Lucerna ID  3008172

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 26 May 2021

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