At the Fountain #1 is a painting by John William Godward which was uploaded on May 25th, 2020.
At the Fountain #1
British artist John William Godward (1861-1922) built his career painting young Victorian women posing in classical garb, often against a marbled... more
Title
At the Fountain #1
Artist
John William Godward
Medium
Painting - Print On Paper
Description
British artist John William Godward (1861-1922) built his career painting young Victorian women posing in classical garb, often against a marbled backdrop such as this one, dating from 1893. Here, a fair maiden rests against an Italianate backdrop with a wall fountain to her right, one hand resting on an earthenware urn the other across her breast as she gazes melodramatically into the near distance. Though all the accessories are in place, she still manages to look irretrievably Victorian, a factor that introduces a curiously Pythonesque element to this, and many other Godward paintings, along with a heavy dose of kitsch, factors that for many only add to their appeal.
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May 25th, 2020
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