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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.

Edward Angelo Goodall

Edward Angelo Goodall

1822 - 1904 , United Kingdom

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Birth Date: 17 September 1795
Birth Place: Leeds, United Kingdom
Death Date: 11 April 1870
Influenced:
- Frederick Goodall
- Eliza Goodall Wild
Influenced By: J.M.W. Turner
Movement:
- Landscape painting
- Orientalism
Name: Edward Angelo Goodall
Nationality: British
Notable Works:
- Near st. Angelo Hal Far
- Interior of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo
- Old George Inn
- The Pescheria in the Ghetto, Rome
- The Gorge, Ronda, Spain