Henry Pether
Master of moonlit landscapes
Henry Pether, was an English landscape painter, the son of Abraham Pether (1756-1812) and brother of Sebastian Pether (1790-1844). All were known for their skill in portraying moonlit scenes. His father's cousin, William Pether (1738-1821), was a well-known engraver. He exhibited 7 paintings at the Royal Academy (1812 to 1862), 1 painting of Venice at the British Insitution, and 3 paintings at the Royal Society of British Artists. He painted views of London, the English countryside and Venice.
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Siblings
- Sebastian Pether Unknown
Artworks by this artist
- Upnor Castle, Kent
- Horseguards Parade from St James’s Park
- A View of the Bacino di San Marco with the Doge’s Palace and the Church of Santa Maria della Salute in the Distance, by Moonlight
- Moonlit fishing on the riverbank
- The Band Stand, Vauxhall Royal Gardens
- Lambeth Palace
- Port Of London 1861
- The Royal Hospital, Chelsea
- Moonlight on the Grand Canal, Venice
- God’s House Tower, Southampton
- Windsor From The Thames