A Grecian Lovely 1909

"A Grecian Lovely" is an oil painting by John William Godward, painted in 1909. The painting depicts a young woman in profile, dressed in a translucent purple gown with a gold and green meander pattern. The woman's hair is styled in a bun and adorned with a gold headband, while her delicate features and a touch of rosy color on her cheeks contribute to the idealized beauty of the subject. Godward, known for his "classical" paintings, often depicted women in the style of ancient Greece and Rome, capturing the ethereal beauty of idealized feminine forms. This painting, now in a private collection, exemplifies Godward's meticulous brushwork and attention to detail.