Producing Neoclassical paintings at a time when Modern Art was taking over is one thing. Having a family who doesn’t agree with your career choice is quite something else. These were the two harsh realities of English artist John William Godward (1861-1922), a man who could have become the greatest Neoclassical artist of his time …
John William Godward
The life story of this renowned English artist reads as a tragedy but his incredible talent was undeniable. John William Godward (1861-1922) had a family who didn’t accept his choice to become a full-time artist and even completely abandoned him in the early 20th century. On top of that, he was a Neoclassical artist who …