Who painted Henry Greswolde Lewis?

Henry Greswolde Lewis was painted by Daniel Gardner in 1788.

Where can I see Henry Greswolde Lewis?

Henry Greswolde Lewis is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Henry Greswolde Lewis?

Henry Greswolde Lewis is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Henry Greswolde Lewis

Daniel Gardner , 1788

Henry Greswolde Lewis is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Daniel Gardner. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Henry Greswolde Lewis is a portrait painted by Daniel Gardner in 1788. The work is a small-scale depiction of a man outdoors with a dog.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a seated man in a brown coat, holding a hat and resting his arm on a rock, with a small dog at his feet and a hazy landscape behind him. The subject's pose and surroundings evoke a sense of leisure and refinement.

Technique & Style

Gardner employed a loose, elegant style, characteristic of the Rococo movement, with detailed rendering of the subject's face and hands contrasting with softer treatment of the background.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection. Gardner worked from his London studio on Bond Street, often drawing on poses used by Sir Joshua Reynolds.