Artwork
The Family of Alexander Constantine Ionides
The Family of Alexander Constantine Ionides is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist George Frederick Watts. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A small oil painting depicts the family of Alexander Constantine Ionides, gathered together in their home in Tulse Hill, south-west London.
Subject & Meaning
The family members, including Ionides, his wife Euterpe Sgouta, and their four children, are shown dressed in formal attire, with the two eldest boys wearing traditional Greek clothing, highlighting the family's cultural heritage.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's use of glazing, a technique that adds depth and nuance to the work.
History & Provenance
The painting is a smaller version of a larger work created in the family's home. Constantine, the youngest boy depicted, later became a benefactor of the V&A.
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Artist & collection
Artist
George Frederick Watts painted portraits and family scenes in 19th-century Britain.
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