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Gainsborough

Kalinsky, Nicola (Book - 1995)
Gainsborough


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An introduction to the work of Thomas Gainsborough.Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was one of the most brilliant and original portrait painters of the eighteenth century, surpassing his great rival Reynolds with his ability to capture a likeness and in his superb handling of paint. He was also a talented

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An introduction to the work of Thomas Gainsborough.Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was one of the most brilliant and original portrait painters of the eighteenth century, surpassing his great rival Reynolds with his ability to capture a likeness and in his superb handling of paint. He was also a talented and sensitive landscape painter and has been hailed as the father of the British landscape school, paving the way for artists such as Constable and Turner. This book contains many of Gainsborough's most famous paintings, including 'Mr and Mrs Andrews' and 'The Blue Boy', and also many lesser-known and revealing works.Includes 90 illustrations, 48 in colour.

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Additional Contributors: Gainsborough, Thomas
Imprint: London - Phaidon Press
Pages: 126
ISBN: 0714831786, 9780714831787, 0714832154, 9780714832159
Call number: 759.2 G143k 1995
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 27)
Statement of responsibility: Nicola Kalinsky
Characteristics: 126 p. :,ill. (some col.) ;,31 cm
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