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Waiting for an Answer by John William Godward is one of those images that never dates. Our studio recreates it as a hand painted oil painting — textured, color-rich, and ready to hang as canvas wall art in a hallway, study, or reception area.
1889
Oil on canvas
British painter John William Godward, one of the foremost Victorian Neoclassicists, built an illustrious career upon creating images of idealized feminine beauty conceived within a Graeco-Roman-inspired idiom. According to Vern Swanson, Waiting for an Answer is one of Godward's most ambitious paintings of 1889, featuring one of the artist's favorite and most frequently employed models. Painted in a smaller format, Godward creates a complex and suggestive scene, comprised of many layers, both spatially and psychologically. Featuring the rare inclusion of a male figure - possibly a self-portrait according to Swanson - Godward imparts a compelling narrative on this work. The handsome youth waits patiently as the fickle young beauty considers his profession of love. She deliberately avoids his gaze by absent-mindedly pulling at a palm frond. A physical tension is created by the sliver of space between her fingertips and his elbow; further conveying the theme of unrequited love.
Waiting for an Answer reveals Godward's mastery for imbuing his paintings with a tactile element. The viewer is immediately drawn to the various distinctive and enticing textures, exemplified here by the cool, hard shiny marble and soft, supple animal skin. The lush tangerine and sorbet hues of the marble and graphic pattern of the leopard skin impart an air of luxury and refinement to the painting. The finely-detailed mosaic flooring further emphasizes the linearity of the architectural space. A deep recession into space is emphasized by the small glimpse of a robin's egg blue sky seen in the distance and the suggestion of a sun-drenched open air courtyard. As in all his depictions of classically-inspired Roman structures, Godward's elegant palace is an ideal backdrop for the amorous pursuits of young lovers.
As hallway wall art, the piece pairs naturally with other elegant wall art and with warm neutrals, timber, and soft natural light.
Each canvas is painted entirely by hand with professional oil paints on artist-grade cotton canvas. No printing, giclée, or digital imaging is used at any stage, so the surface keeps the slight relief and color variation of real brushwork.
This fine art oil painting wall decor is equally at home in a residence, a boutique hotel, or a professional office. Its elegant character makes it a safe, distinctive gift for anyone furnishing a hallway.
Order Waiting for an Answer as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting elegant character to your hallway. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 X 40 in | $234.98 |
| 36 X 48 in | $318.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $606.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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