
John William Godward (1861—1922) was a master of classical subject paintings which are stylistically similar to the work of Victorian artists Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema...

John William Godward (1861—1922) was a master of classical subject paintings which are stylistically similar to the work of Victorian artists Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema...

William Clarke Wontner (1857—1930) was an English portrait painter and a contemporary of John William Godward. Both artists worked in the Neoclassical tradition that was...

The composition's title may derive from the Greek Ismeme, the Naiad nymph of the Ismenian spring of Thebes, daughter of the river-God Asopos, and wife of King Argos, who...

The title for this painting “Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough” comes directly from William Shakespeare's “The Tempest”, Act V, Scene I. Ariel sings: “Where the...

“Godward's art was more than escapist; it was purposely beautiful in an age plunging headlong into atrocity. He sought to portray peace, feminine charm and ideal...

In a cool corner of a Pompeiian villa, a saffron-clad maiden takes respite from the summer sun. She is reclined on a low sofa and a peacock-feathered fan has slipped...

John William Godward, a painter known for his Pre-Raphaelite and Neo-Classicist style, was born in the Wimbledon district of London, United Kingdom, in 1861. This demure...
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John William Godward (1861—1922) considered to be one of the best classical subject painter of the late 19th century. The subjects often have direct Greco-Roman...

1910 was considered one of the best years for John William Godward (1861—1922) as an artist. Whilst his production level did not increase, the works were of superlative...

John William Godward (1861—1922) often reused favourite props and backgrounds, and here we can see the peacock fan that features in several of his works. Holding the fan...

Dr. Vern Swanson has commented on this painting: "Playtime is an interesting oil on which we see three patrician Romans on a balcony. A man in a tunic, looking very much...

Not seen on the market since 1925, “Dolce Far Niente” is a masterful example of John William Godward's work, showcasing his skill at portraying flesh, marble and cloth....

“Golden Hours” was clearly a personal favourite of the artist, who inscribed "One of my masterpieces" on the stretcher. Rather than selling it immediately upon its...

“The Time of Roses” is among John William Godward's (1861—1922) most successful compositions. Every square inch of the picture plane contributes to this beautiful image...

The sitter, known as ‘Dolcissmia’ has perfectly soft, rosy cheeks, plump lips and a glowing complexion. Her graceful pose adds to her sense of beauty and aesthetic...

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836–1912), a Victorian painter, was born in Netherlands, lived in England till the rest of his life. The painting style that he is most famed for...

“Godward's art was more than escapist; it was purposely beautiful in an age plunging headlong into atrocity. He sought to portray peace, feminine charm and ideal...