John William Godward
1861–1922 · English · 30 artworks
Neoclassicismdrapery depictionmarble texturesidealized female formclassical settingsnatural light
artist bio
John William Godward was an English painter and a prominent figure in the later phase of the Neoclassical movement. He is best known for his idealized depictions of women in classical settings, rendered with meticulous detail and a focus on beauty and serenity.
what you'll learn
Studying Godward's work allows students to explore the technical mastery required to depict realistic textures, drapery, and skin tones. It also provides insight into the Neoclassical aesthetic and its fascination with classical antiquity.
related: Frederic Leighton, Albert Joseph Moore
30 artworks
Ismenia
1908
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A Song without Words
1919
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Landscape: Blossoming Red Almond (study)
1912
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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
1912
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Lycinna
1918
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Girl with Red Rose
1902
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The Fruit Vendor
1917
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Atalanta
1908
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Ionian Dancing Girl
1902
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A Classical Beauty
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Summer Flowers
1903
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At the Garden Shrine, Pompeii
1892
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By the Wayside
1912
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Nerissa
1906
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Innocent Amusements
1891
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The Belvedere
1913
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An Offering to Venus
1912
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The Delphic Oracle
1899
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A Grecian Lovely
1909
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The Favourite
1901
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Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough
1917
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Megilla
1921
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Drusilla
1906
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An Auburn Beauty
1895
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A Souvenir
1920
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By the Blue Ionian Sea
1916
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Reflections
1918
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The Jewel Casket
1900
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A Congenial Task
1915
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Leisure Hours
1905
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