Riding, Christine

Gainsborough's Blue Boy

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ISBN 13:: 9781857096804
author:: Riding, Christine
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: National Gallery Company Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 88
Dimensions:: 26.7 x 22.9 centimetres (0.49 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:: New
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Gainsborough's Blue Boy: A Masterpiece Revisited The National Gallery Company presents a richly illustrated publication exploring the lasting influence of Gainsborough's Blue Boy on British art and culture. This iconic painting, now back in the UK after 100 years abroad, has had a profound impact on ideas of Britain and its identity. Gainsborough's Blue Boy was once considered a national tragedy when it left for the United States in 1921. However, its legacy as a permanent ambassador for British art continues to shape our understanding of the country's history, society, culture, and character. This book examines the painting within the context of the National Gallery's collection, alongside other works by Sir Anthony van Dyck and his contemporaries. Through this publication, discover the enduring influence of Gainsborough's Blue Boy on British art and culture, and explore its significance in the National Gallery's permanent collection.

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