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: (40)
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Reverie
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The Signal
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Mischief and Repose
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John B. Neagle, William Helmuth (or John Henry Helmuth), 1834
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William Blake , Fables by John Gay (London: John Stockdale, 1793), vol. 1, 1793
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William Blake , Fables by John Gay (London: John Stockdale, 1793), vol. 2, 1793
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William John Hennessy, Child Sitting in a Field, 1863
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William Strang, The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895), 1895
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William Hogarth, John Wilkes, Esq, 1763
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William St. John Harper, Cleopatra, 1887
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William St. John Harper, (sculpture), 1889
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John William Hill, New York Harbor from Hoboken, circa 1865
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John William Inchbold, Study of Cliffs, 1871
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John William Orr, Railroad House, San Francisco, 1853
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John William Joseph Winkler, L"oiseleuse, 1923
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John William Joseph Winkler, Wing Lee, 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler, Alameda, 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler, Low Tide, 1919
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John William Joseph Winkler, Little Alley, 1916
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John William Joseph Winkler, La Bouquiniste, 1923
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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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William Strang, John Bunyan, frontispiece portrait and first plate in the book The Pilgrim*s Progress by John Bunyan (London: John C. Nimmo, 1895), 1885
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William Strang, Portrait of John Galsworthy, 1912
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William Strang, Portrait of John Galsworthy, 1912
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John B. Pendleton and William S., One of Seven more plates from the same work, 1826
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John Trumbull, William Pinkney, circa 1800
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William St. John Harper, Queen Elizabeth, 1889
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John William Joseph Winkler, Christmas Card, 1955
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John William Joseph Winkler, Christmas Card, 1956
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John William Joseph Winkler, Christmas Card, 1956
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John William Joseph Winkler, The Tunnel, San Francisco, 1916
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John William Joseph Winkler, La marchande d"ail, 1923
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John William Joseph Winkler, Marchand d"habits, 1923

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John William Godward (Getty Museum)
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