The Signal
1900
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1900
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Signal is a 1900 oil by John William Godward, a Impressionism work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a marble wall, looking out to sea. She wears a red dress with a yellow sash and has dark hair pulled back. Her right arm is raised, and her hand is near her forehead. The background includes trees, hills, and a body of water. The woman's dress and the wall she sits on are detailed, with folds in the fabric and patterns on the wall visible. The overall scene is one of a woman in contemplation, looking out at the sea. The artist of this painting is John William Godward.
