a pioneer in portrait painting and curation stephen poyntz denning, a prominent english portrait painter and gallery curator, left an indelible mark on the art world. born in 1795 in the united kingdom, denning's artistic journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for the arts. early beginnings and training denning's artistic foundation was laid under the guidance of john masey wright, with whom he studied drawing and painting from 1814 to 1817. this mentorship not only honed his skills but also paved the way for his future exhibitions. exhibitions and notable works between 1814 an…