When The Heart Is Young by John William Godward

When The Heart Is Young 1902

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Copyright: Public Domain: Artvee

John William Godward made this painting, "When The Heart Is Young," and he used what looks like oil on canvas. The way Godward layered the paint reminds me of some of the old masters, but with a crispness that feels very much of his time. The texture is remarkable, especially in the way he renders the folds of the dress and the fur of the animal skin. You can almost feel the difference between the smooth marble and the soft fabric. Look at how light catches the ruffles and how the colour pools in the shadows! It’s so carefully observed and rendered; you can tell he really luxuriated in the details. It’s interesting to think about the Pre-Raphaelites and their almost obsessive attention to detail. Godward seems like a natural successor to them, but with a more classical sensibility. It’s like he's inviting us to step into a world of beauty and tranquility, even if it’s a bit idealized. And maybe that’s what art is all about—creating spaces for us to dream and imagine.

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