19th Century Academic Portrait of a Woman, "Flower Gathering"
View Similar Items
1 of 9
William Oliver19th Century Academic Portrait of a Woman, "Flower Gathering" 1873
1873
About the Item
- Creator:William Oliver (1823 - 1901, British)
- Creation Year:1873
- Dimensions:Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:UV examination reveals some light points of inpaint scattered in the foreground and background of the painting, mostly concentrated in the dark tones of the tree in the upper right and the black area of the figure’s dress. Does not affect integrity.
- Gallery Location:Washington, DC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU123824559611
William Oliver
William Oliver was a painter based in London; he painted figurative and genre subjects. His works mainly depicted figures of young women and pretty girls, or an attractive woman sometimes in Greek or Roman costume. His paintings were popular at the time and prints were made in response to demand. This popularity is reflected in the fact that 21 of his paintings are exhibited in public museums and galleries throughout the United Kingdom, as seen on the Art UK website.
You May Also Like
- L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan)By Léon François ComerreLocated in New Orleans, LALéon François Comerre 1850-1916 French L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan) Signed "Léon Comerre" (upper left) Oil on canvas Combinin...Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- A Pompeian LadyBy John William GodwardLocated in New Orleans, LAJohn William Godward 1861-1922 British A Pompeian Lady Signed and dated "J.W. Godward 1904" (lower right, partially covered by frame) Oil on canvas One of the last and greatest Victorian neoclassical painters, John William Godward is celebrated for his flawlessly executed images of graceful women posed in idealized ancient settings. In this work, entitled A Pompeian Lady, a classical beauty is caught idling in a moment of quiet, solitary reflection. Godward's elegant subjects are depicted with a degree of technical mastery that remains unsurpassed, and the work's dramatic palette, luxurious fabrics and classical vision are all characteristics of his unique take on the neoclassical style. Godward was unmatched in terms of his technical skill and attention to detail. A master of contrasting textures, he paints a diaphanous gown draping against the model’s smooth, milky white skin, which sits against the painstakingly rendered individual hairs of a tiger’s pel. Scintillating color permeates the canvas as well, energizing the otherwise static scene. Each element is given careful attention, and the overall effect is one of both immaculate technique and sensual tactility. Along with his contemporary and mentor, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Godward set the tone for the Victorian neoclassicist movement. He built his career upon creating images of idealized feminine beauty infused with a Greco-Roman-inspired style. Though greatly influenced by Alma-Tadema, Godward distinguished himself through his predilection for the solitary female figure. His fame rose dramatically in the first few years of the 20th century, when the present work was completed, due to the burgeoning strength of the British Empire and the Victorian society’s preoccupation with ancient Rome. To many of the newly affluent, Roman society was, as Iain Gale writes, “a flawless mirror of their own immaculate world.” The sensuality and mystery of Godward’s maidens, combined with his impressive antique backdrops...Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Father and children in front of TV - Mid-CenturyBy John Philip FalterLocated in Miami, FLJohn Falter arranges figures and faces in a way that rival the old masters in their compositional perfection. And he makes it look easy. The expressions are captured so the emotion...Category
1950s Academic Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Beautiful Woman, The Coy LookBy Charles Joshua ChaplinLocated in Miami, FLIf Vogue magazine existed in the late 19th century, this sitter could be on the cover. The depth of her feminine beauty and sweetness is mesmerizing. She looks at you. You look ...Category
1880s Academic Portrait Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Cleopatra Queen of Egypt 17' century Painting Oil on CanvasLocated in Rome, ITAmazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame. Attributed to Giuseppe Diamantini (Fossombrone 1621-Venice 1705) The dramatic subject of the painting depicts th...Category
Late 17th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph BadgerLocated in Rome, ITJoseph Badger (c. 1707–1765) was a portrait artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century. This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bird. oil on canvas cm 93 x73...Category
18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
MaterialsOil
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Woman Bath Art
Peasant Girl
Peasant Girl Painting
Oil Painting Peasant Girl
Hunting Portrait
Soldier Oil On
Oil Painting Ex
Chinese Market Painting
Portrait Train Master
Venice Painting Gary
Oil Painting Of A Soldier
Guitar Sign
Ugly Art
Lost In Thought
Asian Art Street Scene
Signed Guitar
Vintage Circus Signs
Statue From New York