Portret van een schrijvende man aan een bureau, mogelijk Pieter Louw 1737 - 1792

This etching by American artist John Greenwood, created between 1737 and 1792, depicts a man seated at a desk, pen in hand, likely in the act of writing. While the identity of the subject is unknown, the inscription "Louw" suggests it might be a portrait of Pieter Louw. The composition is characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, focusing on the sitter's pose and attire, creating a sense of realism and elegance. The work captures the quiet concentration of the individual engrossed in intellectual pursuits, typical of the Enlightenment era.