The artwork titled “The Tambourine Girl” by John William Godward, created in 1906, exemplifies the Neoclassicism art movement. Rendered in oil on board, this portrait measures 114.5 by 76 cm and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a young woman standing in profile against a backdrop of intricately marbled and stone walls. She is adorned in an almost transparent, flowing gown in a rich hue of purple, draped elegantly across her figure, with an ochre-hued fabric wrapped tightly around her waist. Her dark hair is styled in a classical updo, highlighting her serene and contemplative expression as she gazes downward. The girl holds a tambourine delicately in both hands, symbolizing grace and poise. The meticulous detailing of the marbled background contrasts beautifully with the soft and smooth texture of her skin, rendering a striking visual harmony characteristic of Godward’s proficiency in neoclassical portraiture.
