The Signal
To scale 31 x 24 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted in 1899 during Godward's most productive period, The Signal exemplifies the artist's response to Lawrence Alma-Tadema's influence while establishing his own distinctive interpretation of classical antiquity. This work emerged as Godward was gaining recognition in London's Royal Academy exhibitions, where his Neoclassical subjects provided wealthy Victorian collectors with idealized visions of ancient Mediterranean life. The painting represents Godward's rebellion against modernist movements; he remained steadfast in his belief that beauty and technical mastery should triumph over the experimental approaches that dominated early twentieth-century art. His tragic suicide in 1922, reportedly accompanied by a note declaring that "the world is not big enough for myself and a Picasso," makes works like The Signal poignant testimonies to an artist who refused to compromise his classical vision.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 24 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1750521
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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 painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
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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