Molière and Godolin 1907

“Molière and Godolin” (1907), by Edouard Debat-Ponsan (1847-1913), is a painting depicting a scene from the life of the famous French playwright, Molière. The painting, located in the Capitole de Toulouse, shows Molière seated with his friend Godolin in a courtyard setting, a woman looking on from a doorway. The composition highlights the interaction between the two men, capturing their lively conversation in the open air, with a detailed rendering of the surrounding scenery. The artwork is a prime example of historical realism, a genre popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.