A Melody 1904

"A Melody" is a 1904 oil painting by John William Godward. The painting, a prime example of the "Classical" style, depicts a young woman in a classical setting, playing a flute. Godward was known for his idealized portrayals of women, often clothed in classical drapery, and for his use of vibrant colors, visible here in the woman's dress and the surrounding landscape. This painting is a testament to the allure of the classical world for artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.