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Frederick Goodall

1822 - 1904

Quick Facts

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Born: 1822, London, United Kingdom
  • Color intensity: balanced
  • Room fit: living room
  • Top 3 works:
    • Trespassers
    • Puritan and Cavalier
    • An Arab home
  • Museums on APS:
    • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    • Walker Art Gallery
    • Wolverhampton Art Gallery
    • Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery
    • Russell
  • Top-ranked work: Trespassers
  • Copyright status: Public domain

early life and education

frederick goodall, a prominent english artist, was born on september 17, 1822, in london, united kingdom. he was the second son of edward goodall, a steel line engraver. frederick received his education at the wellington road academy, which laid the foundation for his future artistic endeavors.

artistic career and achievements

goodall's first commission, for isambard brunel, consisted of six watercolor paintings of the rotherhithe tunnel, four of which were exhibited at the royal academy when he was just 16. his first oil painting won a society of arts silver medal. between 1838 and 1859, goodall's work was showcased at the royal academy 27 times.

travel and inspiration

in 1858 and 1870, goodall traveled to egypt, where he camped with bedouin tribesmen, gathering authentic details for his paintings. he brought back sheep and goats from egypt to ensure the accuracy of his work. the egyptian theme dominated his art, with 170 paintings exhibited at the royal academy over 46 years.

personal life and legacy

goodall married anne thomson, daughter of engraver james thomson, in 1846. among their five children were artists frederick trevelyan and howard goodall. after anne's passing in 1869, goodall married artist alice may tarry in 1872.

notable works and exhibitions

some of goodall's notable works include:

conclusion

frederick goodall, a celebrated english artist, left an indelible mark on the art world. his work, characterized by its authenticity and attention to detail, continues to inspire art enthusiasts. explore more of goodall's artwork on ArtsDot.com, and delve into the world of victorian era painting. more about frederick goodall on wikipedia

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Frederick Goodall's works by mood?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Frederick Goodall's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

What aliases or alternate names does Frederick Goodall have?

Frederick Goodall is also known as Edward Angelo Goodall.

Where can I see all artworks by Frederick Goodall?

Every work by Frederick Goodall on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

How many artworks by Frederick Goodall are available to browse?

You can browse 215 artworks by Frederick Goodall on the All Artworks page.

Where are Frederick Goodall's artworks grouped by palette?

To find works by Frederick Goodall in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

Can I browse Frederick Goodall's works by medium?

Frederick Goodall's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

Where are Frederick Goodall's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index page organizes Frederick Goodall's artworks by color.

Can I explore Frederick Goodall's works by keyword?

To find works by Frederick Goodall on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Where was Frederick Goodall born?
Question 2:
What significant event occurred when Frederick Goodall was just 16 years old?
Question 3:
During his travels in Egypt, what did Frederick Goodall bring back to England to ensure the accuracy of his paintings?
Question 4:
Which organization recognized Frederick Goodall's artistic merit by electing him as an Associate Royal Academician (ARA)?
Question 5:
What was a prominent theme in Frederick Goodall’s artwork, reflecting his extensive travels?