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William Godwin, 16 / 11 / 1801 (pastel on grey paper)
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William Godwin, 16 / 11 / 1801 (pastel on grey paper)
6040382 William Godwin, 16/11/1801 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: 16/11/1801 A framed colour drawing on paper, showing: a half-length portrait in profile of William Godwin (1756-1836), journalist, novelist, and political philosopher, who founded Philosophical Anarchism, a school of thought that promoted an individualist and peaceful challenge to the legitimacy of the state; he was also the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), whom he married in 1797, six months before her death whilst giving birth to Mary Godwin (later Mary Shelley, 1797-1851); in William Godwins meticulous diary, he records that he sat for a portrait by James Sharples (Senior) on 16th November, 1801; at this time, Sharples was living in Bath and Godwin in London, although he also recorded that spent two or three weeks a year in Bath); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased 1931; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22387364
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Purchased 1931 / Bridgeman Images
Anarchism Journalist Mary Shelley
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This print showcases a pastel drawing of William Godwin, created by the talented artist James Sharples on November 16th, 1801. The artwork, now housed in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK, depicts Godwin as a half-length portrait in profile. William Godwin was not only a journalist and novelist but also an influential political philosopher who founded Philosophical Anarchism. This school of thought advocated for individualism and peaceful resistance against the authority of the state. Additionally, he was known as the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft, an esteemed writer and feminist thinker. The meticulous diary kept by William Godwin reveals that he sat for this portrait during his time living in London while Sharples resided in Bath. Interestingly, despite their geographical distance, they managed to connect for this artistic endeavor. Godwin's marriage to Mary Wollstonecraft sadly ended just six months after their wedding when she passed away giving birth to their daughter Mary Godwin (later known as Mary Shelley). This tragic event would shape both his personal life and literary legacy. Purchased by eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives in 1931, this framed color drawing on paper offers us a glimpse into history through its delicate pastel strokes. As we admire this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Images today, we are reminded of the enduring impact that individuals like William Godwin have had on our society and intellectual discourse throughout centuries gone by.
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