Mammon. 1884–5. George Frederic Watts. Tate Collection. “In 1880 (Watts) wrote, ‘Material pros
Mammon. 1884–5. George Frederic Watts. Tate Collection. “In 1880 (Watts) wrote, ‘Material prosperity has become our real god, but we are surprised to find that the worship of this visible deity does not make us happy.’ (G.F. Watts, 'The Present Conditions of Art’). Four years later he decided to personify this so-called deity - the evil 'Mammon’ - in paint.” -- source link
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