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Albert Goodwin Art

British, 1845-1932

Albert Goodwin was a notable English landscape painter, specializing in watercolors.

Goodwin was born in Maidstone, in Kent, the son of a builder and one of nine children. After leaving school, he became an apprentice draper. His exceptional artistic ability was recognized at an early age and he went on to study with the Pre-Raphaelite artists Arthur Hughes and Ford Madox Brown with the latter predicting that he would become one of the greatest landscape painters of the age.

At the age of 15, Goodwin’s first painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy. He became an associate member of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS) in 1876. He was championed by famed art critic John Ruskin, who took him on a tour of Europe, where he made many sketches from nature, which were later turned into watercolors. During his lifetime, he traveled extensively throughout Britain and Europe, and visited many other countries.

Goodwin was a prolific artist, producing over 800 works and continuing to paint well into his 80s. His wide variety of landscape subjects reflected his love of travel and showed the influence of Turner, with whom he felt a strong affinity. In later works, Goodwin developed experimental techniques, such as using ink over watercolor, to achieve atmospheric lighting effects. His works are also an important record of social history.

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Artist: Albert Goodwin
Albert Goodwin - Naples - Late 19th Century British Oil Painting
By Albert Goodwin
Located in London, GB
ALBERT GOODWIN, RWS (1845-1932) Naples Signed with monogram l.r. and inscribed with title l.l. Oil on board Framed 19 by 26 cm., 7 ½ by 10 ¼ in. (frame size 40 by 48 cm., 15 ¾ by 19 in.) Provenance: Tom Coates, NEAC, RWS and Mary Jackson...
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Late 19th Century Realist Albert Goodwin Art

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Oil

British 19th C watercolour of River Witham, Lincoln Cathedral beyond by Goodwin
By Albert Goodwin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Albert Goodwin (British, 1845-1932) Cattle watering on the River Witham, Lincoln Cathedral beyond Watercolour Signed and dated ‘A.Goodwin, 1875’ (lower left) 5. 5/8 x 10. 3/4 in (14....
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19th Century Academic Albert Goodwin Art

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Watercolor, Paper

Swiss Nocturne Landscape - British artist 20s watercolour landscape Switzerland
By Albert Goodwin
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, atmospheric British 1920’s watercolour landscape painting is by noted artist Albert Goodwin. He was championed by famed art critic John Ruskin who took him on tour in...
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1910s Impressionist Albert Goodwin Art

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Watercolor

Desert Oasis, British School 19th Century Watercolour
By Albert Goodwin
Located in London, GB
ALBERT GOODWIN RWS British 1845 – 1932 DESERT OASIS Watercolour & bodycolour on tinted paper, signed & inscribed lower right Image size: 9 x 12 inches (18.5 x 26.5 cm) Albert Goodwi...
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19th Century Albert Goodwin Art

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Watercolor

British, 19th Century pastel drawing, 'Sleeping lambs' by Albert Goodwin
By Albert Goodwin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Albert Goodwin (British, 1834 – 1932) Sleeping lambs Pencil and chalk on paper 7.1/8 x 10.1/8 in.(18.2 x 26 cm.) Inscribed ‘Sketched by Albert Goodwin RWS’ (on the reverse)
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19th Century Albert Goodwin Art

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Paper, Chalk, Pastel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Albert Goodwin art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Albert Goodwin in paint, watercolor, chalk and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 19th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Albert Goodwin art, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nell Blaine, Paul Lecomte, and Frederick George Cotman. Albert Goodwin art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $711 and tops out at $5,988, while the average work can sell for $5,624.

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