William Godwin, James Northcote, 1802

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. ". Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1802. Dimensions: height: 74.9 cm (29.4 in) ; width: 62.2 cm (24.4 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: William Godwin. Collection: National Portrait Gallery. WilliamGodwin