John Greenwood

John Greenwood was an American artist born in 1727 in Boston, Massachusetts, and he passed away in 1792. He is primarily associated with the Colonial American art movement, a period characterized by portraiture and genre scenes that reflected the early American experience. Greenwood is best known for his satirical works, including "Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam," which provides a vivid depiction of colonial life and social customs. After training as a portraitist in Boston, he traveled extensively, working in Surinam and later settling in London, where he became a successful engraver and art dealer. His contributions to American art include not only his paintings but also his role in the transatlantic art trade, which helped to shape the cultural exchange between America and Europe during the 18th century.