All Pervading
- Artist
- George Frederick Watts
- Date
- c.1887
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"All Pervading" by George Frederic Watts exemplifies his mastery of Symbolic painting within the Symbolism movement. As part of his envisioned "House of Life" cycle, this work explores the universal themes of consciousness, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all existence. Watts used allegorical imagery to evoke deep emotional and philosophical reflections, characteristic of his mystical and contemplative style. Through this Symbolic approach, he aimed to communicate complex human aspirations and fears in a universal language, making "All Pervading" a profound meditation on the omnipresence of the divine and the cosmos.
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