Thomas Gainsborough

By Ronald Charles Sutherland Gower

Book Overview

Thomas Gainsborough by Ronald Sutherland Gower is a comprehensive biography of the famous 18th-century English portrait painter. The book provides a detailed account of Gainsborough's life, from his early years in Sudbury, Suffolk, to his rise to fame as one of the leading artists of his time. The author explores Gainsborough's artistic development, his influences, and the techniques he used to create his iconic portraits. The book is richly illustrated with reproductions of Gainsborough's paintings, as well as photographs of the artist, his family, and his contemporaries. Gower also provides insights into the social and cultural context of Gainsborough's era, shedding light on the world in which he lived and worked. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Gainsborough, as well as for those interested in the history of art in 18th-century England.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: 1162996560
• ISBN13: 9781162996561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"