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John Greenwood Sr.
John Greenwood Sr.: A Pioneer of Early American Portraiture Born: December 7, 1727, Boston, Massachusetts Died: September 16, 1792, Margate, Kent, England John Greenwood Sr. (1727-1792) stands as a significant figure in the development of American art, recognized for his contributions as an early portrait painter, engraver, and auctioneer. Born into a family with ties to Harvard University – his father was a merchant and his unc
le a professor – Greenwood’s early life was marked by financial hardship following his father's death in 1742. This led to an apprenticeship with Thomas Johnston, a Boston artisan skilled in line engraving, sign painting, and japanning, laying the foundation for his artistic career. Early Career and Travels According to accounts from his son, Greenwood quickly surpassed his initial training and dedicated himself to portraiture. A piv…