Henry Pether
English, 1828-1865
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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.
