Lot 81: George Spencer Watson, R.A., R.W.S., R.O.I. (1869-1934)

George Spencer Watson, R.A., R.W.S., R.O.I. (1869-1934)
Mother and child
inscribed and dated 'Mother and child/1916' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
44 x 28 in. (111.8 x 71.1 cm.)

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Watson's treatment of the Madonna and Child is indicative of his study of the Renaissance and in particular the influence of artists such as Bronzino and Pontormo.