{"product_id":"james-howard-means-1885-1967-pietro-pezzati","title":"James Howard Means (1885-1967) - Pietro Pezzati","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of physician James Howard Means by American artist Pietro Pezzati, rendered in a traditional academic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts James Howard Means, a physician and academic, captured in a formal setting. Pietro Pezzati, an American painter known for his traditional approach to portraiture, employs a controlled technique to render the subject. Means is seated, his hands clasped, wearing a dark suit that contrasts with the muted, deep green background. The composition follows the conventions of early twentieth-century academic portraiture, focusing on the character and professional stature of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background includes subtle references to the subject's environment, such as framed images and books, which provide context to his life as a scholar and medical professional. Pezzati uses a balanced palette, allowing the light to fall gently on the face and hands of the subject, drawing the viewer's attention to his expression. The brushwork is precise, reflecting the artist's training and his preference for clarity over expressive distortion. This work is typical of the commissions undertaken by Pezzati for universities and institutions, where the goal was to produce a dignified and accurate likeness of the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy avoiding unnecessary ornamentation, the artist maintains a focus on the psychological presence of the sitter. The arrangement of the figure within the space is stable, suggesting a sense of composure. The inclusion of personal items on the table serves to ground the portrait in the reality of the subject's daily life. This print offers a clear reproduction of the original oil painting, maintaining the tonal values and the specific atmosphere created by the artist. It is a study in professional portraiture, demonstrating the technical skill required to balance a formal pose with a sense of individual personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/london-types-drum-major-william-nicholson\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLondon Types: Drum-Major - William Nicholson — William Nicholson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/here-are-your-trousers-william-james-glackens\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHere Are Your Trousers - William James Glackens — William James Glackens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pietro Pezzati","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653466394959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653578690895,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653578723663,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653578756431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653578789199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653578821967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653578854735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653578887503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653578920271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653578953039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653578985807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653579018575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/James-Howard-Means-1885-1967-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788407506751.jpg?v=1788407868","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/james-howard-means-1885-1967-pietro-pezzati","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}