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O/Ref: JG-PRE1
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A Priestess 1 by John William Godward
This beautiful painting reproduction immortalizes the elegance of a serene patrician lady
The celebration of mythological beauty is grandly expressed in this major creation by the English painter John William Godward. With his masterpiece entitled “A Priestess 1”, the artist reinterprets the themes of classical Antiquity with a Victorian sensibility. His brush seeks the ideal harmony between the purity of the human figure and the nobility of stone backgrounds. This work radiates a poetic and timeless grace.
A bacchante with auburn hair crowned with gold stands proudly against a white marble wall. She is partially nude, her athletic and graceful body being veiled only by a diaphanous fabric of purple and pink hues. With her raised right hand, she firmly holds a thyrsus topped with a golden pine cone. Her calm and direct gaze fixes the viewer with a quiet and captivating confidence. The soft light illuminates her ivory skin and brings out the delicate veins of the marble wall in the background. The verticality of the composition accentuates the majesty of this sacred figure.
The artist’s virtuoso mastery of oil painting is evident here. The silky rendering of the translucent veil harmonizes beautifully with the solid coldness of the polished marble. Godward demonstrates an unequaled craftsmanship in giving a living and carnal texture to this academic canvas.
Product Description
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.
Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded