In the Prime of the Summertime 1914

John William Godward's "In the Prime of the Summertime" (1914) is a prime example of the artist's signature style, often referred to as "Classical Realism" or "Neo-Classicism". The painting depicts a beautiful woman dressed in flowing robes, reminiscent of Ancient Greece, sitting on a marble bench with a stunning seascape behind her. This scene is characterized by its exquisite detail and rich color palette, a hallmark of Godward's work. His paintings often idealized beauty and evoked a sense of nostalgia for a romanticized past, appealing to a broad audience fascinated by ancient civilizations.