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Title: GAINSBOROUGH
By: William Vaughan
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 050020358X
ISBN 13: 9780500203583
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Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON LTD
Pub. date: 11 March, 2002
Series: World of Art S.
Pages: 224
Description: Gainsborough is one of the most appealing artists of the 18th century. The author draws on recently discovered material to provide a fresh perspective on both the life and art of this master.
Synopsis: William Vaughan puts Gainsborough's work into the context of contemporaneous social and political developments in Britain, and in particular the celebration of original genius in a time of burgeoning entrepreneurial commercialism. He also discusses thoroughly Gainsborough's life and work - his childhood in Suffolk; his 'apprenticeship' in London; his marriage and the birth of his daughters; his move back to Suffolk and the birth of his career; his move to Bath and his incredible success as a society portrait painter; his move to London in 1774 where he reached the peak of his career, despite falling out with the Royal Academy and not being appointed official painter to the King; and his death in 1778.
Illustrations: 172 illustrations, 68 in colour
Publication: UK
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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