Retrato de John William Godward

As 100 Pinturas Mais Famosas de John William Godward, Cada Uma Única

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The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day é a pintura de John William Godward que mais atrai olhares. Depois disso, o olhar recai sobre Expectation (1900) e A Priestess of Bacchus (1890). Entre as 300 obras de John William Godward em nosso catálogo, estas 100 são as mais famosas, cada uma uma original única apresentada com o seu ano, o seu museu e a razão pela qual perdura.

1861 – 1922, Wimbledon Neo-classicism Mais obras: Russell
The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day de John William Godward1. The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day Expectation (1900) de John William Godward2. Expectation 1900 A Priestess of Bacchus (1890) de John William Godward3. A Priestess of Bacchus 1890

As 10 principais pinturas de John William Godward, sob o olhar da galeria

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The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day de John William Godward

The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day

Oil On Canvas

In the sun-drenched realm of Victorian Neo-Classicism, few works capture the essence of tranquil leisure as exquisitely as John William Godward’s The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day. This breathtaking oil on canvas serves as a window into a lost era of elegance, where time seems to slow under the warmth of an eternal afternoon. The painting invites the viewer into a lush, Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary, where the boundaries between architecture…

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Expectation (1900) de John William Godward

Expectation

1900 · Oil On Canvas · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

is an oil on canvas work by the English painter John William Godward. Created about 1900, the piece belongs to the Neo-Classical movement, specifically within the tradition of Victorian Neo-Classicism. Godward, a practitioner of this style, focused on the idealized forms and classical settings that defined the era.

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A Priestess of Bacchus (1890) de John William Godward

A Priestess of Bacchus

1890 · Oil On Canvas

A Priestess of Bacchus is an oil on canvas painting by the English artist John William Godward. Created in 1890, this work belongs to the Academic tradition. The piece is currently held in a private collection.

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Memories (1892) de John William Godward

Memories

1892 · Oil · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland

Memories is an oil painting by the English painter John William Godward. Executed in 1892, the work belongs to the late Neo-Classical era. Godward, a Victorian Neo-Classical Master, achieved recognition through his precise rendering of classical themes and settings.

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Waiting for the procession (1890) de John William Godward

Waiting for the procession

1890 · Oil On Canvas

In this 1890 oil painting, two women occupy a classical setting defined by marble and soft light. On the left, a woman stands in the foreground, her form draped in a pale green stola that falls in heavy, precise folds. To the right, a second woman sits upon a marble ledge in the background. The composition is vertical, utilizing the structural lines of the architecture to create a sense of…

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Il Dolce Far Niente (1893) (1893) de John William Godward

Il Dolce Far Niente (1893)

1893 · Oil On Canvas

The oil on canvas known as Il Dolce Far Niente (1893) invites the viewer into a quiet moment of repose. This work emerges from the hand of John William Godward, a painter who captures a sense of stillness through his meticulous brushwork. The scene unfolds with a calm that feels suspended in time, inviting a slow gaze across its surface.

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Girl in Blue (1897) de John William Godward

Girl in Blue

1897 · Oil On Canvas

Girl in Blue is an oil on canvas painting by the English painter John William Godward. Created in 1897, the work captures a moment of quietude within a classical setting. The subject rests upon a tiger skin rug, her form draped in translucent blue and gold fabric. A green parrot perches near her hand, a small living detail against the stillness of the marble floor and stone architecture.

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Eighty and eighteen (1898) de John William Godward

Eighty and eighteen

1898 · Oil

In this 1898 oil painting, we find ourselves on a marble terrace overlooking a quiet Mediterranean vista. The scene is one of profound stillness, where the weight of years meets the lightness of youth. An elderly man, dressed in a white and ochre tunic, reclines upon a marble bench. He is absorbed in a quiet moment, lifting a small vessel to his lips, while a cluster of cherries rests nearby.…

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Beauty in a marble room (1894) de John William Godward

Beauty in a marble room

1894 · Oil On Canvas

The scene unfolds within the quiet confines of Beauty in a marble room, a work that captures a singular moment of stillness. This oil on canvas, created by the Victorian Neo-Classical Master John William Godward, invites the viewer into a world of polished stone and soft light. The subject rests amidst an architectural setting that feels both intimate and grand, as if time itself has paused to observe her repose.

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Pinturas famosas de John William Godward, números 11 a 100

11Going to the Well (1898) de John William GodwardGoing to the Well1898 12Preparing for the Bath (1900) de John William GodwardPreparing for the Bath1900 13The Signal (1899) de John William GodwardThe Signal1899 · J. Paul Getty Museum 14The Melody (1904) de John William GodwardThe Melody1904 15When the Heart is Young (1902) de John William GodwardWhen the Heart is Young1902 16Sweet Dreams (1904) de John William GodwardSweet Dreams1904 17The Posy (1900) de John William GodwardThe Posy1900 18Dolce Far Niente (1907) de John William GodwardDolce Far Niente1907 19Violets, Sweet Violets (1906) de John William GodwardViolets, Sweet Violets1906 20The Trysting Place (1907) de John William GodwardThe Trysting Place1907 21a grecian lovely (1909) de John William Godwarda grecian lovely1909 22la pensierosa (1913) de John William Godwardla pensierosa1913 23Cassotis (1914) de John William GodwardCassotis1914 24The Signal (1918) de John William GodwardThe Signal1918 25Girl in Yellow Drapery (1901) de John William GodwardGirl in Yellow Drapery1901 26Reverie (1912) de John William GodwardReverie1912 27Ianthe de John William GodwardIanthe 28Expectancy (1913) de John William GodwardExpectancy1913 29Girl In A Peach Dress de John William GodwardGirl In A Peach Dress 30In the Tepidarium (1913) de John William GodwardIn the Tepidarium1913 31Nu Sur La Plage (1922) de John William GodwardNu Sur La Plage1922 32Study of a Head in Drapery, Miss Ethel Warwick (1880) de John William GodwardStudy of a Head in Drapery, Miss Ethel Warwick1880 33An Idle Hour (1890) de John William GodwardAn Idle Hour1890 34Knuckle Bones (1890) de John William GodwardKnuckle Bones1890 35the engagement ring (1891) de John William Godwardthe engagement ring1891 36Leaning on the Balcony (1892) de John William GodwardLeaning on the Balcony1892 37Looking Seaward (1890) de John William GodwardLooking Seaward1890 38In Expectation (1892) de John William GodwardIn Expectation1892 39Memories (1891) de John William GodwardMemories1891 · Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 40far away thoughts (1892) de John William Godwardfar away thoughts1892 41Ianthe (1889) de John William GodwardIanthe1889 42The Engagement Ring (also known as The Betrothal Ring) (1888) de John William GodwardThe Engagement Ring (also known as The Betrothal Ring)1888 43The Flowers of Venus (1890) de John William GodwardThe Flowers of Venus1890 44The Engagement Ring (1891) de John William GodwardThe Engagement Ring1891 45A Pompeian Bath (1890) de John William GodwardA Pompeian Bath1890 46Far Away Thoughts (1892) de John William GodwardFar Away Thoughts1892 47Yes or No (1893) de John William GodwardYes or No1893 48a flower seller (1896) de John William Godwarda flower seller1896 49the ring (1898) de John William Godwardthe ring1898 50Mischief and Repose (1895) de John William GodwardMischief and Repose1895 51An Italian Beauty (1897) de John William GodwardAn Italian Beauty1897 52endymion (1893) de John William Godwardendymion1893 53Ione (1898) de John William GodwardIone1898 54A Lady (1895) de John William GodwardA Lady1895 · Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 55Ethel (1898) de John William GodwardEthel1898 · Russell 56Mischief and Repose (1895) de John William GodwardMischief and Repose1895 57Head of a Girl (also known as The Priestess) (1896) de John William GodwardHead of a Girl (also known as The Priestess)1896 58a greek beauty (1905) de John William Godwarda greek beauty1905 59A Greek Beauty (1905) de John William GodwardA Greek Beauty1905 60The Melody (1904) de John William GodwardThe Melody1904 61Flabellifera study (1905) de John William GodwardFlabellifera study1905 62the bouquet (1899) de John William Godwardthe bouquet1899 63The Jewel Box (also known as A precious Gift) (1905) de John William GodwardThe Jewel Box (also known as A precious Gift)1905 64Idleness (1900) de John William GodwardIdleness1900 65chloris (1902) de John William Godwardchloris1902 66The Jewel Box (study) (also known as A precious Gift) (1905) de John William GodwardThe Jewel Box (study) (also known as A precious Gift)1905 67The Favourite (1901) de John William GodwardThe Favourite1901 68Idle Hours (1901) de John William GodwardIdle Hours1901 69Head of a Girl, Atalanta (1902) de John William GodwardHead of a Girl, Atalanta1902 70An Italian Girl's Head (1902) de John William GodwardAn Italian Girl's Head1902 · Russell 71The Fish Pond (1899) de John William GodwardThe Fish Pond1899 72untitled (1689) de John William Godwarduntitled (1689) 73Lesbia with her Sparrow de John William GodwardLesbia with her Sparrow 74far away thoughts de John William Godwardfar away thoughts 75sappho (1910) de John William Godwardsappho1910 76Lassitude (1910) de John William GodwardLassitude1910 77a classical lady (1908) de John William Godwarda classical lady1908 78The Quiet Pet (1906) de John William GodwardThe Quiet Pet1906 79grecian idyll (1907) de John William Godwardgrecian idyll1907 80ismenia (1908) de John William Godwardismenia1908 81Grecian Idyll (study) (1907) de John William GodwardGrecian Idyll (study)1907 82a classical beauty (1909) de John William Godwarda classical beauty1909 83tympanistria (1909) de John William Godwardtympanistria1909 84a grecian girl (1908) de John William Godwarda grecian girl1908 85A CLASSICAL BEAUTY, FAR AWAY THOUGHTS de John William GodwardA CLASSICAL BEAUTY, FAR AWAY THOUGHTS 86The Love Letter (1907) de John William GodwardThe Love Letter1907 87In the Prime of the Summer Time (1915) de John William GodwardIn the Prime of the Summer Time1915 88A Fair Reflection (1915) de John William GodwardA Fair Reflection1915 89Tender Thoughts (1917) de John William GodwardTender Thoughts1917 90The Loosened Lace (1915) de John William GodwardThe Loosened Lace1915 91sabinella (1912) de John William Godwardsabinella1912 92a tryst (1912) de John William Godwarda tryst1912 93By the Wayside (1912) de John William GodwardBy the Wayside1912 94In the Grove of the Temple of Isis (1912) de John William GodwardIn the Grove of the Temple of Isis1912 95Dorilla (1913) de John William GodwardDorilla1913 96W By the Blue Ionian Sea (1916) de John William GodwardW By the Blue Ionian Sea1916 97The Last Bunch (1912) de John William GodwardThe Last Bunch1912 98androcléa (1915) de John William Godwardandrocléa1915 99The Time of Roses (1916) de John William GodwardThe Time of Roses1916 100tranquillity (1914) de John William Godwardtranquillity1914

Pinturas famosas de John William Godward, período por período

Early Period

1880 – 1892 · 8 obras nesta lista
Study of a Head in Drapery, Miss Ethel Warwick (1880), John William Godward #32 Study of a Head in Drapery, Miss Ethel Warwick 1880 the engagement ring (1891), John William Godward #35 the engagement ring 1891 Leaning on the Balcony (1892), John William Godward #36 Leaning on the Balcony 1892 Memories (1891), John William Godward #39 Memories 1891 · Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery far away thoughts (1892), John William Godward #40 far away thoughts 1892

Mature Period

1888 – 1918 · 41 obras nesta lista
The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day, John William Godward #1 The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day Expectation (1900), John William Godward #2 Expectation 1900 · Manchester Art Gallery A Priestess of Bacchus (1890), John William Godward #3 A Priestess of Bacchus 1890 Innocent Amusement (1891), John William Godward #4 Innocent Amusement 1891 · Yale University Art Gallery Memories (1892), John William Godward #5 Memories 1892 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Late Period

1912 – 1922 · 3 obras nesta lista
Reverie (1912), John William Godward #26 Reverie 1912 In the Tepidarium (1913), John William Godward #30 In the Tepidarium 1913 Nu Sur La Plage (1922), John William Godward #31 Nu Sur La Plage 1922

Os temas que cativaram o olhar de John William Godward

Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.

Woman 38 obras

Expectation (1900), John William Godward #2 Expectation 1900 · Manchester Art Gallery A Priestess of Bacchus (1890), John William Godward #3 A Priestess of Bacchus 1890 Innocent Amusement (1891), John William Godward #4 Innocent Amusement 1891 · Yale University Art Gallery Memories (1892), John William Godward #5 Memories 1892 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Drapery 10 obras

Waiting for the procession (1890), John William Godward #6 Waiting for the procession 1890 Eighty and eighteen (1898), John William Godward #9 Eighty and eighteen 1898 Beauty in a marble room (1894), John William Godward #10 Beauty in a marble room 1894 Preparing for the Bath (1900), John William Godward #12 Preparing for the Bath 1900

Flowers 9 obras

When the Heart is Young (1902), John William Godward #15 When the Heart is Young 1902 The Posy (1900), John William Godward #17 The Posy 1900 Dolce Far Niente (1907), John William Godward #18 Dolce Far Niente 1907 Violets, Sweet Violets (1906), John William Godward #19 Violets, Sweet Violets 1906

People 8 obras

Girl In A Peach Dress, John William Godward #29 Girl In A Peach Dress Nu Sur La Plage (1922), John William Godward #31 Nu Sur La Plage 1922 Knuckle Bones (1890), John William Godward #34 Knuckle Bones 1890 the engagement ring (1891), John William Godward #35 the engagement ring 1891

Os museus que guardam os originais de John William Godward

Os 7 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.

Museus Cidade Obras de John William Godward Pinturas desta lista
Russell, BournemouthRussell Bournemouth 2 Ethel, An Italian Girl's Head
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los AngelesJ. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles 3 The Signal
Manchester Art Gallery, ManchesterManchester Art Gallery Manchester 1 Expectation
Yale University Art Gallery, New HavenYale University Art Gallery New Haven 1 Innocent Amusement
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, AucklandAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland 1 Memories
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, Broken HillBroken Hill Regional Art Gallery Broken Hill 1 Memories
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, GlasgowKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow 1 A Lady

John William Godward ao longo das décadas: uma obra original única para cada uma

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Pinturas de John William Godward: perguntas para a galeria

Qual é a obra mais famosa de John William Godward?Revelar a resposta

The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day. Expectation (1900) e A Priestess of Bacchus (1890) vêm a seguir.

Quais são as dez pinturas mais famosas de John William Godward?Revelar a resposta

The Sweet Siesta of a Summer Day, Expectation, A Priestess of Bacchus, Innocent Amusement, Memories, Waiting for the procession, Il Dolce Far Niente (1893), Girl in Blue, Eighty and eighteen e Beauty in a marble room. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.

Quantas obras de John William Godward são conhecidas?Revelar a resposta

Nosso catálogo contém 300 obras de John William Godward, datadas de 1880 a 1922.

Onde se pode ver os originais mais famosos de John William Godward?Revelar a resposta

Principalmente em Russell (Bournemouth), J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles) e Manchester Art Gallery (Manchester). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.

Em que período John William Godward criou as suas pinturas mais conhecidas?Revelar a resposta

Em 1890s: 35 das 100 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo A Priestess of Bacchus delas.

Qual pintura famosa de John William Godward é a mais antiga e qual é a mais recente?Revelar a resposta

Nesta página, a mais antiga é Study of a Head in Drapery, Miss Ethel Warwick (1880) e a mais recente é Nu Sur La Plage (1922).

Quais temas John William Godward preferia?Revelar a resposta

Woman (38), Drapery (10) e Flowers (9), entre as 100 obras nesta página.

Com quais materiais John William Godward mais pintou?Revelar a resposta

Oil On Canvas, para 37 das 100 obras nesta página.

A qual movimento pertence a obra de John William Godward?Revelar a resposta

Neo-classicism, a julgar pelos originais nesta página.

Quais originais de John William Godward posso ver no Russell?Revelar a resposta

Ethel e An Italian Girl's Head: o Russell, Bournemouth detém 2 das obras desta página.

John William Godward: um retrato do artista

John William Godward: Um Mestre Neoclássico Vitoriano

Primeiros Anos e Origens

  • Nascimento: 9 de agosto de 1861, Wimbledon, Inglaterra.
  • Falecimento: 1ر3 de dezembro de 1922, Londres, Inglaterra.
  • John William Godward foi o primogênito de cinco filhos, nascido de John Godward, um escriturário de investimentos, e Sarah Eboral.
  • Sua infância e juventude foram marcadas por uma natureza reclusiva, atribuída em grande parte às personalidades dominantes de seus pais. Essa introversão influenciou profundamente suas sensibilidades artísticas.

Desenvolvimento Artístico e Influências

  • Formação Inicial: Godward recebeu treinamento artístico formal, embora detalhes específicos permaneçam escassos devido à destruição de seus documentos pessoais.
  • Principais Influências: Ele foi fortemente influenciado por Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema e Frederic Leighton, ambos figuras proeminentes no Neoclassicismo Vitoriano.
  • Assim como Alma-Tadema, Godward demonstrou uma atenção meticulosa aos detalhes ao retratar a arquitetura clássica e suas texturas. No entanto, ele desenvolveu seu próprio estilo distinto, caracterizado por cores vibrantes e representações idealizadas da beleza.

Carreira e Obras Principais

  • Exposições na Royal Academy: Godward exibiu pela primeira vez na Royal Academy em 1887, marcando o início de seu reconhecimento público.
  • Pinturas Notáveis:
    • Dolce far Niente (1904): Talvez sua obra mais famosa, adquirida por Andrew Lloyd Webber em 1995.
    • When the Heart is Young (1902): Exemplifica a habilidade de Godward em capturar a inocência e a beleza juvenil.
    • The Mirror (1899): Demonstra sua destreza em contrastar texturas e criar uma sensação de profundidade.
    • In the Tepidarium (1913): Uma figura seminu que demonstra sua versatilidade dentro do gênero neoclássico.
    • Athenais: Um exemplo deslumbrante de suas figuras femininas idealizadas em cenários clássicos.
  • Mudança para a Itália: Em 1912, Godward mudou-se para Roma com uma de suas modelos, uma decisão que o levou ao afastamento de sua família.

Estilo e Temas

  • Estilo Neoclássico: A obra de Godward é caracterizada pela adesão às formas, temas e estéticas clássicas.
  • Motivos Recorrentes: Ele frequentemente retratava mulheres belíssimas em trajes clássicos, muitas vezes imersas em momentos de repouso ou contemplação.
  • Maestria Técnica: Godward era renomado por sua atenção meticulosa aos detalhes, particularmente na representação de texturas como mármore, peles e tecidos. O uso de cores vibrantes distinguiu ainda mais seu estilo.
  • Ele é frequentemente descrito como um "Sonhador do Alto Período Vitoriano" devido à natureza idealizada e romantizada de suas pinturas.

Fim Trágico e Legado

  • Morte: Tragicamente, Godward tirou a própria vida em 1922, aos 61 anos.
  • Reação da Família: Sua família, envergonhada com o suicídio, destruiu seus papéis e tentou apagar sua memória.
  • Significância Histórica: Apesar das tentativas de suprimir seu legado, a obra de Godward experimentou um ressurgimento em popularidade. Ele permanece como uma figura significativa no Neoclassicismo Vitoriano, celebrado por sua habilidade técnica, beleza idealizada e representações evocativas de temas clássicos.
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