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Artist Biography

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:

the swing (available on ArtsDot.com)
old maid (available on ArtsDot.com)
jessie's dream (available on ArtsDot.com)

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

Frederick Goodall

1822 - 1904 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Full Name: Frederick Goodall
Nationality: British
Date Of Birth: 1822
Date Of Death: 1904
Place Of Birth: London, United Kingdom
Notable Artworks:
- The Swing
- Old Maid
- Jessie's Dream
Artistic Movement Or Style: Victorian Genre Painting
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Isambard Brunel']
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Royal Academy']

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