A portrait of the artist's wife, Mary Seton Watts, by George Frederick Watts. The portrait captures her likeness with delicate features and an introspective expression.

This portrait by George Frederick Watts (1817-1904) depicts his wife, the actress Mary Seton Watts. Watts, a British painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement, was known for his allegorical works and portraits of prominent figures. His artistic style often incorporated classical and Renaissance influences, aiming to convey universal ideas about humanity and morality. He married Mary Seton Fraser Tytler in 1886; she was 36 years his junior. She was a designer and potter in the Arts and Crafts style. They established a pottery together in Compton, Surrey. The portrait presents Mary in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat adorned with dark ribbons. Her face is softly illuminated, with delicate features and an introspective expression. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, while the muted colour palette adds to the work's overall sense of quiet contemplation. The loose, sketch-like quality suggests this may be a study or preparatory work. The focus is on capturing her likeness and conveying a sense of her personality, rather than providing a detailed representation of her clothing or surroundings.