The Answer
The Answer is an oil on canvas painting by the English painter John William Godward. It is painted in 1917. The vast majority of Godward's extant images feature women in Classical dress, posed against these landscape features, though there are some semi-nude and fully nude figures. Godward devoted his whole life to painting girls in classical robes, usually posing decoratively on a marble terrace. The painting (76.2 × 76.2 cm) is now in Private collection.
Questions & Answers
What explains the copyright situation of "The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward?
"The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and R.B.A John William Godward died in 1922.
Is "The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
What orientation does "The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward have?
"The Answer" by R.B.A John William Godward is a square composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
R.B.A John William Godward (1861 – 1922)
Explore John William Godward (1861-1922), a Victorian Neo-Classical painter famed for beautiful women in classical settings. Discover his meticulous detail & Alma-Tadema influence. #NeoClassicism #VictorianArt
About this artwork
- Title: The Answer
- Artist: R.B.A John William Godward
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: female idealization , neoclassical grace
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: red gown portrait , oil painting art , classical women art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Balanced