Sir William Reynolds Stephens Collection

Girl in Yellow Drapery, 1901 (oil on canvas)
989717 Girl in Yellow Drapery, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 30.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Yellow Drapery. John William Godward (1861-1922)

Mischief and Repose, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1772135 Mischief and Repose, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 38.4x76.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mischief and Repose. John William Godward (1861-1922)

A Grecian Idyll, 1907 (oil on canvas)
991264 A Grecian Idyll, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 152.4x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Grecian Idyll. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

Far Away Thoughts, 1911 (oil on canvas)
1199482 Far Away Thoughts, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 100.3x100.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Looking Seaward, 1890 (oil on canvas)
827191 Looking Seaward, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 33x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking Seaward. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658701 The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 59.7x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flowers of Venus. John William Godward (1861-1922)

Study of a Girls Head, 1899 (oil on canvas)
1772139 Study of a Girls Head, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 45.7x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Girls Head. John William Godward (1861-1922)

A Roman Beauty, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
828415 A Roman Beauty, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 53.3x43.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Beauty. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

Idleness, 1900 (oil on canvas)
987318 Idleness, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 99.1x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idleness. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1900

Tender Thoughts, 1917 (oil on canvas)
1765064 Tender Thoughts, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 80.3x39.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tender Thoughts. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas)
828414 Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 132x152.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Winding the Skein. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

End of a Barrel-Ceilinged Dining Room, c1910. The room was designed by William Ernest Reynolds-Stephens (1862-1943). From The Studio Volume 51. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910-11]

Guineveres Redeeming, c1897. Artist: Sir William Reynolds-Stephens
Guineveres Redeeming, c1897. From The Studio Volume 51. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910-11]

A Study, c1900 (1903-1904). Artist: Sir William Reynolds-Stephens
A Study, c1900 (1903-1904). From The Studio Volume 30. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1903-1904]

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Sir William Reynolds Stephens was a renowned artist known for his captivating oil paintings. His works, such as "Girl in Yellow Drapery" (1901) and "Mischief and Repose" (1909), showcased his exceptional talent and attention to detail. In "A Grecian Idyll" (1907), Stephens transported viewers to an ancient world filled with beauty and tranquility. With "Far Away Thoughts" (1911), he captured the introspective nature of human emotions, leaving spectators pondering their own inner musings. Stephens' earlier masterpiece, "Looking Seaward" (1890), portrayed the vastness of the ocean and evoked a sense of longing for distant horizons. Meanwhile, in "The Flowers of Venus" (1890), he celebrated the delicate allure of nature's blossoms. In his portraiture work, Stephens exhibited remarkable skill in capturing human expressions and features. The exquisite details found in pieces like "Study of a Girl's Head" (1899) highlighted his ability to bring life to canvas. Similarly, with "A Roman Beauty" (c. 1889), he depicted timeless elegance through meticulous brushstrokes. Stephens also explored themes of leisure and contemplation throughout his career. In works like "Idleness" (1900) and "Tender Thoughts" (1917), he conveyed moments frozen in time - serene pauses amidst busy lives. Not limited to traditional subjects, Stephens ventured into interior scenes as well. His painting titled "End of a Barrel-Ceilinged Dining Room” (c1910) showcased his versatility by capturing architectural elements with finesse. Throughout all these diverse creations, one can witness Sir William Reynolds Stephens' mastery over color palettes that enhanced each artwork's emotional impact—his use of light creating depth within every stroke on canvas. With each piece created by this talented artist came an invitation to step into his world, where beauty and emotion intertwined.