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Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas)
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Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas)
828414 Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 132x152.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Winding the Skein. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas. 132 x 152.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22224716
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Adverse Conditions Adversity Afraid Bad Weather Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot British Art Classicism Classicist English Art English Artist Feet Foot Godward Hair Red John William Godward Long Hair Looking Back Natural Phenomena Negative Concept Petrified Position Red Hair Red Head Redhead Risk Rough Sea Sir William Reynolds Stephens Stranded Stuck Trapped Using Hands Victorian Pictures Woman Alone Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Fear Natural Space
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Winding the Skein
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by John William Godward is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a rugged coastline during the late nineteenth century. The artist skillfully captures the essence of adverse conditions, as a lone woman stands barefoot on rocky terrain, her long red hair flowing in the wind. With an intense gaze and determined posture, she appears petrified yet resolute in facing the rough sea before her. Godward's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, from the intricate depiction of strands being wound into a skein to the natural phenomena surrounding this solitary figure. The artist's classicist style shines through as he portrays both beauty and vulnerability amidst nature's fury. This photograph print allows us to appreciate Godward's mastery even more closely. Measuring 132x152.5 cm, it showcases his talent for capturing human emotion within vast natural spaces. As we observe this young adult woman braving adversity with only herself for company, we are reminded of our own capacity for resilience and risk-taking. The image evokes a sense of timelessness, transporting us back to an era when British art flourished with its unique blend of realism and romanticism. It serves as a testament not only to Godward's artistic prowess but also to his ability to convey powerful narratives through paint. This print from Fine Art Finder offers us an opportunity to delve deeper into "Winding the Skein" allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in its atmospheric beauty and contemplate our own encounters with adversity along life's winding path
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