Undine — George Frederic Watts
Undine is an artwork by George Frederic Watts. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Undine
- Artist
- George Frederic Watts (English, 1817 – 1904)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
This title names a water spirit from European literary or folk traditions. Such stories often connect an enchanted woman with water and with a relationship between supernatural and human worlds. They are distinct from the nymphs of classical mythology.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Undine
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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