Gainsborough's Blue Boy (1898)

von William H. Fuller

52 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gainsborough's Blue Boy is a book written by William H. Fuller in 1898. The book is a detailed analysis of the famous painting ""The Blue Boy"" by Thomas Gainsborough. The painting is an iconic portrait of a young boy dressed in a blue satin costume, and it is considered one of the most famous paintings in British art history. The book explores the history and significance of the painting, including its creation, the cultural context in which it was painted, and its impact on art history. Fuller provides a detailed analysis of the painting's composition, style, and technique, as well as its influence on subsequent artists. The book also delves into the personal life of Gainsborough, including his relationships with other artists and his struggles with the Royal Academy. In addition, Fuller examines the historical and cultural context of the painting, including the fashion and social customs of the time. Overall, Gainsborough's Blue Boy is a comprehensive study of one of the most iconic paintings in British art history, providing readers with a detailed understanding of its historical and cultural significance, as well as its enduring artistic influence.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.

• Themen: Kunst Themen und Techniken Kunstgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781120285355
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC