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Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Stephen Hewson
Stephen Hewson: A Portraitist of His Time Stephen Hewson (1741-1807) wasn’t merely a painter; he was a meticulous observer and recorder of his era, capturing the essence of prominent figures and significant moments within the vibrant tapestry of 18th and early 19th century Britain. Born in Canterbury, England, into a family with strong ties to the East India Company, Hewson's life and artistic trajectory were inextricably linked to thi
s powerful institution and the world it shaped. His work offers a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics, political machinations, and burgeoning intellectual currents of his time – a period marked by both immense wealth and profound societal change. Hewson’s early life instilled in him an appreciation for detail and observation. His family's involvement with the East India Company provided him with access to a world of exotic l…
