Hope | George Frederic Watts | 1886

"Hope" (1886) by George Frederic Watts is a poignant allegorical painting that portrays a blindfolded woman seated atop a globe, clutching a broken lyre with only one remaining string. Despite the desolate mood and muted tones, the title suggests a deeper message: even in despair, a single thread of hope can endure. Watts uses symbolism and somber colors to evoke themes of suffering, resilience, and the fragile persistence of hope in the face of adversity.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging