Portret van Henry Woodward als de heer uit Lethe 1748 - 1765

"Portret van Henry Woodward als de heer uit Lethe" is a mezzotint created by James McArdell, a prominent Irish mezzotint engraver, between 1748 and 1765. The artwork depicts the English actor Henry Woodward in a theatrical costume, known as "the Gentleman from Lethe", a character from a play called "The Conscious Lovers". McArdell's mezzotint, now residing in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artistry of the engraving technique in capturing the details and textures of the actor’s attire, showcasing 18th century fashion and theatre. The work is a significant example of the "mezzotint" genre and portraiture of the era.