A Fair Reflection (1915)
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John William Godward's "A Fair Reflection" (1915) is a striking depiction of classical elegance and meticulous detail, characteristics for which the artist is renowned. In this painting, we behold a young woman captured in a reflective moment, her grace emphasized by a richly textured and vibrantly colored gown that clings and folds around her figure in a manner that is both realistic and idealized.The scene is set against a backdrop of intricately veined marble, enhancing the classical ambiance that Godward so frequently sought to evoke. The woman, with her hands elegantly raised to adjust her hair, turns away from the viewer, lending an air of mystery and introspection. Her attire, with shades of green, yellow, and deep purple, cascades in a harmony of folds and pleats, demonstrating Godward’s skill in rendering textures and fabrics that are both sumptuous and precise.To her side, a small table holds personal items including a mirror and a metallic container, possibly holding cosmetics or jewelry, hinting at the private and intimate nature of the moment captured.
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John William Godward was an English painter from the end of the Neo-Classicist era. He was a protégé of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, but his style of painting fell out of favor with the rise of modern art.
Godward was born in 1861 and lived in Wilton Grove, Wimbledon. He was born to Sarah Eboral and John Godward (an investment clerk at the Law Life Assurance Society, London).