An edition of Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788 (2002)

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An edition of Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788 (2002)

Thomas Gainsborough

"Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) was one of the masters of eighteenth-century art. This book, published to accompany a major international exhibition covering the artist's entire career, reveals the sheer range, quality, and originality of Gainsborough's work from his engagingly naturalistic landscapes and touching images of children to his sophisticated and glamorous society portraits.".

"In their essay, Michael Rosenthal and Martin Myrone explore his dynamic involvement with the social world of his day, as he endeavored to forge an art that engaged meaningfully with contemporary life. A second essay examines the development of Gainsborough's technique and working methods, from his early works and life in Sudbury, Suffolk, to the grand studio and gallery at Schomberg House, London, where he spent his final years.".

"The astonishing range of works illustrated here fully demonstrates the variety and brilliance of Gainsborough's art. The paintings he chose for display in London's newly emerging exhibition venues are grouped together, providing a valuable insight into how he wanted his career and art to be understood.

Also explored are his precocious early works, his subtle approach to the lucrative world of fashionable portraiture, the often pointed social commentary behind his seductive landscapes, and the exploratory nature of the last works."--BOOK JACKET.

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Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Language
English
Pages
272

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Cover of: Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough
March 1, 2003, Harry N. Abrams
Hardcover in English
Cover of: Thomas Gainsborough 1727-1788
Thomas Gainsborough 1727-1788
2002, Harry N. Abrams
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The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
272
Dimensions
12.1 x 9.5 x 1.1 inches
Weight
4.3 pounds

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL7998516M
ISBN 10
0810944405
ISBN 13
9780810944404
OCLC/WorldCat
55878104
Library Thing
238139
Goodreads
2684414

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July 31, 2019 Edited by MARC Bot associate edition with work OL17279569W
April 28, 2011 Edited by OCLC Bot Added OCLC numbers.
August 6, 2010 Edited by IdentifierBot added LibraryThing ID
April 24, 2010 Edited by Open Library Bot Fixed duplicate goodreads IDs.
April 29, 2008 Created by an anonymous user Imported from amazon.com record