In The Days Of Sappho
To scale 31 x 26 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Godward's mature period, this 1904 canvas exemplifies his response to the archaeological discoveries at Pompeii and his deep study of Classical antiquity. The work emerged as Victorian society embraced romanticized visions of ancient Greek culture, particularly the poetry and mythology surrounding Sappho of Lesbos; Godward's model embodies this idealized femininity through her languid pose and the scattered musical instruments suggesting artistic creativity. The painting demonstrates his rebellion against the emerging Impressionist movement, maintaining instead the precise draftsmanship and smooth finish championed by Academic art, though critics of the period dismissed such works as overly sentimental escapism from industrial modernity.
Product Specifications
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton artist canvas
- Archival HP Latex inks, 100-year colorfastness
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment over the print
- Solid poplar stretcher bars, kiln dried
- Premium resin frame, mitred and joined
- Hanging wire and dust cover fitted before it ships
- Finished size
- 31 x 26 in
- Frame finish
- Gold
- Item
- 1750221
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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