Vintage Gold and black frame with a classic Victorian Art Print

Vintage Victorian Art print reproduction “Choosing” in ornate yet elegant frame. The original classic was painted in 1864 by the English artist George Frederic Watts. It is a portrait of the actress Ellen Terry at the age of 17, whom Watts married that same year (he was 46). About the Painting Artistic Style: The work is associated with the Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist movements, known for their focus on allegory and rich symbolism. Symbolism: The painting is an allegory of choice. Terry is depicted choosing between two types of flowers: Camellias: The large, showy red and orange flowers she is smelling are beautiful but scentless, symbolizing worldly vanities and the allure of the theatre stage. Violets: In her left hand, she holds a small bunch of humble-looking but sweet-smelling violets, representing innocence and simpler, nobler values. Context: The "choice" had personal significance as Terry temporarily gave up her successful stage career to marry Watts and embrace a more domestic life, a marriage that lasted only ten months. Measurements : Frame 11.5” X 9.5” Print 9X10