Artist: John William Godward (1861 - 1922)
Nationality: British
Movement: Neoclassicism
Media: Painting
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Biography:
Although little is known about the life of John William Godward, it is evident that he was inspired by the neoclassical painter, Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema. He was known for his depiction of ancient Greek and Roman life. Because of his favored subject matter, he was placed into the “Marble School” which was known for its interest in antiquities. Godward was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy in London. However, as the neoclassical style fell out of popularity, so did Godward’s work. Nonetheless, Godward continued to paint in the style until his death in 1922.

Artworks in Museum Collections: (60)
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J. Paul Getty Museum -
Reverie
J. Paul Getty Museum -
The Signal
J. Paul Getty Museum -
Mischief and Repose
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John B. Neagle William Helmuth (or John Henry Helmuth) oil on canvas 1834
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William St. John Harper (sculpture) engraving 1889
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William Strang John Bunyan, frontispiece portrait and first plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) book with 14 etchings 1895
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William John Hennessy Child Sitting in a Field charcoal on paper 1863
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William Strang The Man with the Muckrake, opposite page 230 and eleventh plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William St. John Harper Cleopatra etching 1887
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John Singleton Copley William Vassall and His Son Leonard oil on canvas circa 1770 - 1772
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William Strang The Scourging of Faithful, opposite page 112 and eighth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang The Butcher and the Sheep, opposite page 240 and twelfth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang The Slough of Despond,opposite page 6 and fourth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Christian Loses His Burden,opposite page 38 and fifth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Mercy at Her Work, opoosite page 272 and thirteenth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Bunyan*s Wife Reading the Bible to Him,title page and second plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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John William Orr Rev. S.H. Tying, D.D. 19th century
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John William Orr Ninigret 19th century
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John William Joseph Winkler The Mantilla etching 1925
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W. H. Mote William Henry John,Son of Lieut.-Colonel John Sidney and Lady Susan North 19th - 20th century
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William Strang The Valley of the Shadow of Death,opposite page 70 and seventh plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Mercy Swoons Before the Gate,opposite page 224 and tenth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Christian and Hopeful in the Dungeon, opposite page 132 and ninth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Christian Fights Apollyon, opposite page 64 and sixth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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William Strang Marriage of Mercy and Matthew,opposite page 310 and fourteenth plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895) etching 1885
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Portrait de William Cooper (1924) by CONSTABLE John
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William Poole St. Bernard*s Well, title page vignette for the first volume the book Remarks on Local Scenery and Manners in Scotland During the Years 1799 and 1800 by John Stoddart (London: William Miller, 1801), vol. 1( of 2) Etching and engraving 180
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William St. John Harper Queen Elizabeth etching 1889
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William Strang Portrait of John Galsworthy Lithograph 1912
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William Strang Portrait of John Galsworthy Lithograph 1912
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John Trumbull William Pinkney oil on canvas circa 1800
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John Singer Sargent - Mrs. William Shakespeare c. 1896 oil on canvas Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester American
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John George Brown - Waiting for William 1879 oil on canvas Chrysler Museum of Art American
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John Trumbull - William Rogers 1804-1808 oil on canvas National Gallery of Art American
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William Poole Elgin Cathedral, title page vignette for volume 2 in the book Remarks on Local Scenery and Manners in Scotland During the Years 1799 and 1800 by John Stoddart (London: William Miller, 1801), vol. 2( of 2) Etching with engraving 1801
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John William Orr Rev. Eliphalet Nott, D.D., LL. D. 19th century
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John William Orr King Philip 19th century
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William Kent Fables by Mr. [John] Gay. 3rd ed. (London: J. Tonson and J. Watts, 1729) Book with 52 engravings and uncounted ornamental end pieces 1729
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William Strang Portrait of John Bunyan etching 19th - 20th century
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S. One of Seven more plates from the same work lithography 1826
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Anonymous Untitled(San Francisco Earthquake) gelatin silver print 1906
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John William Inchbold Study of Cliffs transparent and opaque watercolor 1871
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John William Joseph Winkler Alameda Etching 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler La Bouquiniste Etching 1923
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John William Joseph Winkler Low Tide Etching 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler L'oiseleuse Etching 1923
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John William Joseph Winkler Little Alley Etching 1916
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John William Joseph Winkler Wing Lee Etching 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler Gulls feeding Etching 1972
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Sir William Hood, ca. 1766 John Smart (British, 1741-43–1811)Ivory; Oval, 1 1/2 x 1 1/4
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William Strang Milton's Paradise Lost - Portrait of John Milton etching 1896
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John Singleton Copley - Sir William Pepperrell and His Family 1778 oil on canvas North Carolina Museum of Art American
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Agnes Jeffrey - Robert William Cunningham (1833-1841) and John George Cunningham (1835-1907) c. 1837 watercolor on paper Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester American

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