Gainsborough And His Place In English Art

By Walter Armstrong

Book Overview

Gainsborough And His Place In English Art is a book written by Walter Armstrong that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the renowned English artist, Thomas Gainsborough. The book covers Gainsborough's early life and training, his rise to prominence in the art world, and his enduring legacy as one of England's greatest painters.Armstrong examines Gainsborough's unique style and technique, which combined the traditional techniques of the Old Masters with a more modern approach to composition and subject matter. He also explores Gainsborough's relationship with other artists of his time, as well as his impact on the development of English art.The book features numerous illustrations of Gainsborough's most famous works, including portraits of notable figures such as King George III and Queen Charlotte, as well as landscapes and genre scenes that showcase his versatility as an artist.Overall, Gainsborough And His Place In English Art is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English art, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the country's most celebrated painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162743530
• ISBN13: 9781162743530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"