John Bedloe Goddard.
English ( b.1838 – d.1896 ).
Man O’ War Cove, The Purbecks, Dorset, 1875.
Watercolour On Paper.
Signed & Dated Lower Right.
Image size 15.2 inches x 27.4 inches ( 38.5cm x 69.5cm ).
Frame size 20.3 inches x 32.7 inches ( 51.5cm x 83cm ).
Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this Victorian watercolour painting is by John Bedloe Goddard and is dated 1875.
The painting is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary replacement frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted using new conservation materials and behind non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV92 glass.
This antique painting is in good condition, defying its age. It is supplied ready to hang and display.
The watercolour is signed and dated lower right.
John Bedloe Goddard was a well-respected British artist known for his detailed and evocative landscapes. His work reflects a deep connection to the natural environment and a met
...iculous approach to capturing its essence. He specialised in watercolours and in his most prolific period, in the late 1880s, he travelled around the south of England capturing the landscape and seascapes.
John Bedloe Goddard was born at Tyneham House, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Hampshire on 13th November 1838. He was the eldest son of John Bryer Goddard, a surgeon, and his wife Eliza Bedloe.
© Big Sky Fine Art
This watercolour painting by John Bedloe Goddard, created in 1875, beautifully captures the serene and rugged landscape of Man O’ War Cove in Dorset, England. The artwork showcases Goddard’s meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the natural beauty of the English coastline.
The foreground features weathered rocks scattered among golden grasses and low shrubs, rendered in warm, earthy tones that suggest late summer. The middle ground shows the sloping hills leading down to the cove, with visible layers of sedimentary rock in the cliffs. These cliffs curve gently toward the sea, with light and shadow adding depth. The background reveals more cliffs fading into the distance, with lighter tones indicating atmospheric perspective. The sea is painted in soft shades of blue and green, with gentle waves reflecting the light of the sky, creating a tranquil effect. The transition from deep blue to lighter tones near the shore is skilfully handled. The sky is a pale blue with warm, golden hues, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon, contributing to the painting’s peaceful atmosphere.
For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .
We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.
A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .
Viewing of a painting is strictly by appointment only, which may include viewing the painting in your home or office, dependent on location. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.com .
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1115236
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 51.5cm (20.3inches)Width is 83cm (32.7inches)Depth is 3.2cm (1.3inches)
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.