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The Friendly Mr. John Greenwood
The Friendly Mr. John Greenwood is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Pether. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Friendly Mr.
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- Inscribed:lower center in image: The Friendly / Mr / Jn. GREENWOOD / died 1792 / W. PETHER Fe
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Overview
The Friendly Mr. John Greenwood is a mezzotint print on laid paper created by William Pether around 1792.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts John Greenwood, shown with a friendly countenance, wearing attire characteristic of his time. The artist's attention to detail, such as the folds in Greenwood's clothing, conveys a sense of the subject's personality.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint, the work showcases Pether's skill in capturing subtle textures and tonal variations, lending depth and nuance to the portrait.
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