Artwork Title: Georgina Treherne

Georgina Treherne

George Frederic Watts

The life of Georgina Treherne (1837–1914) is a roller-coaster story, but when Watts knew her at Little Holland House she was only about twenty years old at the beginning of her eventful life. She married in 1860 becoming Georgina Weldon. Her excellent soprano voice gained her entry into society and to musical soirées such as those staged by Sara Prinsep at Little Holland House. Not a conventional beauty, but with her own charm Georgina fascinated many men. Even Watts fell under the spell of the vivacious young woman he called his 'Bambina mia'. Watts depicted her several times; this study showing her in two views. In the first, she wears a low-cut evening dress, looking as she did when performing as a singer at Little Holland House. The other view shows her at rest, seemingly asleep, her necklace twirled around her little finger. This study with its loose handling and strong color conveys the exuberant personality of its sitter. [https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/collections/highlights-permanent-collection/#item-7872]
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