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Henry Pether (1828-1865) | Moonlight painter

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Henry Pether was an British🎨 landscape painter, the son of Abraham Pether🎨 (1756-1812) and brother of Sebastian Pether (1790-1844).
All were know for their skill in portraying moonlit scenes.
His father Abraham Pether🎨 established a reputation as a specialist painter of moonlight landscapes, influenced by the earlier Dutch masters🎨 and he is often referred to as ‘Moonlight Pether’.


Born in Chichester, both the father and son were inspired by the work of the 18th century Dutch masters🎨, whose skilful paintings, illustrated the illuminated effect of the light reflection on the water, that they both admired.











Henry Pether (1828-1865) era un pittore paesaggista Inglese🎨, figlio di Abraham Pether🎨 (1756-1812) e fratello di Sebastian Pether (1790-1844). Tutti erano conosciuti per la loro abilità nel ritrarre scene illuminate dalla luna.
Suo padre Abraham Pether🎨 si affermò come pittore specializzato in paesaggi al chiaro di luna, influenzato dai precedenti maestri olandesi e spesso viene chiamato "Moonlight Pether".
Nato a Chichester Henry Pether si ispirò al lavoro dei maestri olandesi🎨 del XVIII secolo, i cui abili dipinti illustrarono l'effetto illuminato della luce riflessa sull'acqua che ammirava.