The Pompeii Universe by John William GodwardGodward reconstructs Pompeii as an untouched world of marble, gardens and silent figures: decorative accuracy serves a modern reverie more than a document.
1861 - 1922Life of John William Godward
1748Start of systematic excavations of Pompeii
Garden, portrait, bathThree spaces in the collection
300 °CPaintings, studies and drawings - overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
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1890 -1915 · Victorian archeology, garden and ancient bath
Godward reconstructs Pompeii as an untouched world of marble, gardens and silent figures: decorative accuracy serves a modern reverie more than a document.
The excavations of Pompeii and their dissemination by museums, photographs and publications deeply nourish the imagination of John William Godward. The painter does not seek to represent the disaster of Vesuvius. On the contrary, he restores a peaceful town, inhabited by women in ancient costume, ponds, gardens and sanctuaries. At the Jardin Sanctuaire, Pompeii combines vegetation, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this female body. Godward carefully studies materials and objects, but freely combines his sources to produce luxurious and harmonious antiquity. The collection therefore makes it possible to distinguish archaeological knowledge and historical fiction: Pompeii becomes less a precise city than a setting in which to suspend modern time. The selection "Pompeii by John William Godward" notably compares Au Jardin Sanctuaire, Pompeii and Une dame pompeienne.
Godward's Pompeii ignores ash: it is a mentally restored city where every marble promises that ancient times can still be inhabited.
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The excavations of Pompeii and their dissemination by museums, photographs and publications deeply nourish the imagination of John William Godward. The painter does not seek to represent the disaster of Vesuvius. On the contrary, he restores a peaceful town, inhabited by women in ancient costume, ponds, gardens and sanctuaries. At the Jardin Sanctuaire, Pompeii combines vegetation, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, architecture and ritual presence in an enclosed space. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this reconstruction. A Pompeian lady uses clothing, hairstyle and furniture to give an individual face to this female body. Godward carefully studies materials and objects, but freely combines his sources to produce luxurious and harmonious antiquity. The collection therefore makes it possible to distinguish archaeological knowledge and historical fiction: Pompeii becomes less a precise city than a setting in which to suspend modern time.
Bringing Pompeii back to life in Europe
Excavations, publications and collections constitute the modern repertoire. This milestone illuminates the "Pompeii by John William Godward" collection by favoring light.
Recompose the city into a workshop
Godward combines setting, pattern and objects in intact scenes.
Deepening Antiquity from Rome
The Italian stay brings the motifs together without transforming the work into strict archaeology.
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Polychrome marble
Wall and floor reconstruct the material wealth of the Roman interior. This line guides a reading of "Pompeii by John William Godward" centered on light.
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Time suspended
The absence of an event gives the city unreal peace.
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Enclosed garden
Vegetation and column protect the figure in a retreat space.
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Domestic water
The bath combines architecture, body and staged intimacy.
Explore by universe
Living in Godward's dream Pompeii
Sanctuary, Pompeian lady and bath distinguish sacred space, urban identity and domestic intimacy.
Garden01
Enter the sanctuary
Architecture and foliage isolate a place of calm and rite.
For the threshold. Reading "Pompeii by John William Godward" by light.Portrait02
Meet the Pompeian
Hairstyle, drape and attitude give a resident to the rebuilt city.
For presenceBath03
Approaching inside
Water, marble and body condense ancient luxury and Victorian look.
For the intimateArcheology04
Distinguish between source and invention
The credible detail results from a free montage intended for modern reverie.
For contextSanctuary · Godward05
At the Sanctuary Garden, Pompeii
The sacred garden combines foliage, architecture and ritual expectation.
Landmark work of Pompeii by John William GodwardPompeian · Godward06
A Pompeian lady
The figure gives a silent identity to the reconstructed archaeological city.
Landmark work of Pompeii by John William Godward
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Three Visions of Pompeii by John William Godward
Sanctuary garden, Pompeian lady and bath recompose the city through rite, portrait and interior.
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