Keywords: WilliamGodwin.jpg William Godwin oil on canvas 1802 29 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in 749 mm x 622 mm Godwin liked Northcote's portrait describing it as 'The principal memorandum of my corporal existence that will remain after my death ' With the light hitting the philosopher's temples Northcote symbolised Godwin's belief in progress based on reason 1236 James Northcote 1746-1831 1802 File WilliamGodwin jpg PD-Art-100 checked DEFAULTSORT Godwin Willi William Godwin Portrait paintings by James Northcote |