Sloman, Susan

Gainsborough in London

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ISBN 13:: 9780956800787
author:: Sloman, Susan
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Modern Art Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 412
Dimensions:: 35.8 x 23.8 x 6.3 centimeters (1
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:: New
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Thomas Gainsborough's London years, from 1774 to 1788, were a pivotal moment in his career. This meticulously researched account explores how he designed his home and studio, maintained influential patrons, and navigated the art world of late-18th-century London. Gainsborough's fractious relationship with the Royal Academy is reexamined through his submissions to its annual shows, alongside new insights into his technique based on examinations of his pictures and firsthand accounts by studio visitors. The book delves into the full range of Gainsborough's art, from fashionable portraits to landscapes and fancy pictures. This major contribution to 18th-century studies offers a fresh perspective on one of Britain's most celebrated artists, shedding new light on his place within the art world of the time.

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