William Jennys (1774 - 1859)
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William Jennys
William Jennys was an American primitive portrait painter who was active from about 1790 to 1810. He traveled throughout New England seeking commissions in rural areas and small towns.
His early works are characterized by broadly modeled faces with a minimum of costume detail and bare backgrounds. Both the costumes and backgrounds became more detailed as his career progressed.
Date and place of birt: | 1774, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 1859, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Primitivism, Romanticism, Folk Art |