1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
The Minotaur is a 1893 oil by George Frederic Watts, a Symbolism work, held at National Gallery.
The Minotaur is a painting by George Frederic Watts. It's an allegory. The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology. It's also a comment on a social issue of the time, specifically child prostitution, which was highlighted by W. T. Stead in 1885. The painting is held at Tate Britain, and to learn more about the artist's style and other works, look up the artist: George Frederic Watts.
George Frederic Watts (23 February 1817 – 1 July 1904) was a British painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement.
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