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 delves into the life and work of the renowned English painter, Thomas Gainsborough. The book explores Gainsborough's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated portrait painters of the 18th century. Boulton also provides insight into Gainsborough's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and patrons. The book includes detailed descriptions and analysis of many of Gainsborough's most famous works, including his iconic portrait of ""The Blue Boy.""In addition to exploring Gainsborough's life and work, Boulton also examines the wider social and cultural context of 18th-century England, providing readers with a rich understanding of the world in which Gainsborough lived and worked. Overall, ""Thomas Gainsborough: His Life, Work, Friends And Sitters"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic artist, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century England.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: 1428614966
• ISBN13: 9781428614963
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"