Thomas Gainsborough: His Life, Work, Friends, and Sitters

By William Biggs Boulton

Book Overview

Thomas Gainsborough: His Life, Work, Friends And Sitters is a comprehensive book written by William B. Boulton that explores the life and work of the famous British painter, Thomas Gainsborough. The book provides an in-depth look at Gainsborough's life, from his early years in Suffolk to his rise as one of the most renowned portrait painters of the 18th century. Boulton delves into Gainsborough's artistic style, examining the techniques and materials he used to create his masterpieces. The book also explores Gainsborough's relationships with his friends and sitters, including his patronage by the royal family and his friendships with other notable artists of the time.The book includes numerous illustrations of Gainsborough's paintings, as well as photographs of the artist and his contemporaries. Boulton's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Britain's greatest artists. Overall, Thomas Gainsborough: His Life, Work, Friends And Sitters is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, the 18th century, or the life of Thomas Gainsborough.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162951486
• ISBN13: 9781162951485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"