Gainsborough and the Theatre

by Hugh Belsey and Susan Sloman

Book Overview

Based on new research this fascinating book draws together a group of works from public and private collections to examine, for the first time, the relationship that Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) had with the theatrical world and the most celebrated stage artists of his day, such as James Quin, David Garrick and Sarah Siddons. Gainsborough painted notable portraits of these and twenty others, including dramatists, dancers and composers. This publication...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781300666
• ISBN13: 9781781300664
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.7"