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St. Maria della Salute

Name Class Date

Edward Angelo Goodall, St. Maria della Salute. Public domain.

The facts

Artist
Edward Angelo Goodall originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/edward-angelo-goodall/
Artist’s dates
1822 – 1904

In context

St. Maria della Salute — Edward Angelo Goodall

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1820
  2. 1830
  3. 1840
  4. 1850
  5. 1860
  6. 1870
  7. 1880
  8. 1890
  9. 1900

Shaded: the lifetime of Edward Angelo Goodall (1822–1904)

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Compare with

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #4c4b40

    Catalogued palette

    • #4C4B40
    • #161A17
    • #A5B3C5
    • #7F8898
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Edward Angelo Goodall

    Born in London, United Kingdom

    Edward Angelo Goodall: Life & Legacy

    Early Life and Training

    Born: Leeds, United Kingdom on September 17, 1795.

    Goodall was largely self-taught as an artist, beginning his practice at the age of sixteen. He simultaneously pursued both engraving and painting.

    His early work caught the attention of J.M.W. Turner around 1822 or 1823, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

    Artistic Development and Influences

    Key Influence: J.M.W. Turner profoundly influenced Goodall’s artistic direction, leading him to specialize in landscape engraving.

    Goodall's style evolved through meticulous observation and self-directed study, focusing on detailed representation and atmospheric effects.

    He became renowned for his ability to translate Turner’s paintings into precise and evocative engravings.

    Major Works and Achievements

    Engravings after Turner: Goodall is most celebrated for his plates based on the works of J.M.W. Turner, showcasing exceptional technical skill.

    Illustrative Work: He created vignettes for Samuel Rogers’s Italy and Poems, and illustrations for Thomas Campbell’s Poems.

    Diverse Subjects: While specializing in landscapes, Goodall also engraved figure subjects after paintings by his son, Frederick Goodall, including works like “The Angel's Whisper” and “The Soldier's Dream.”

    Other Notable Engravings: He produced plates for publications such as The Amulet and The Art Journal, demonstrating his versatility.

    Notable paintings include “Near st. Angelo Hal Far”, “Interior of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo” and “The Gorge, Ronda, Spain”.

    Family Legacy & Artistic Circle

    Artistic Family: Goodall came from a family deeply involved in the arts. His sons, Frederick Goodall, Edward Angelo Goodall Jr., and Walter Goodall, were all members of the Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours.

    Daughter’s Contribution: His daughter, Eliza Goodall (married name Wild), also exhibited at prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy and British Institution.

    Historical Significance & Later Life

    Documenting Victorian Era: Goodall’s work provides valuable insights into Victorian aesthetics, artistic practices, and cultural interests.

    Preserving Turner's Legacy: His engravings played a crucial role in disseminating Turner’s art to a wider audience.

    Death: Edward Angelo Goodall died at Hampstead Road, London, on April 11, 1870.

    Where to read more

    • The artist Edward Angelo Goodall originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/edward-angelo-goodall/
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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Goodall, Edward Angelo. St. Maria della Salute. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edward-angelo-goodall-st-maria-della-salute-9HTN7P-en/
    APA
    Goodall, Edward Angelo (n.d.). St. Maria della Salute [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edward-angelo-goodall-st-maria-della-salute-9HTN7P-en/
    Chicago
    Edward Angelo Goodall. St. Maria della Salute. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edward-angelo-goodall-st-maria-della-salute-9HTN7P-en/
    Harvard
    Goodall, Edward Angelo (n.d.) St. Maria della Salute. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edward-angelo-goodall-st-maria-della-salute-9HTN7P-en/

    Look closely

    St. Maria della Salute — Edward Angelo Goodall

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Interior of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo (1880), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

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