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LoC No.: 09007411

Title: Gainsborough

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Gainsborough" by Max Rothschild is a biographical account of the renowned English painter Thomas Gainsborough, written during the early 20th century. This publication is part of the "Masterpieces in Colour" series and it delves into the life and works of Gainsborough, exploring his artistic contributions and significance in the context of British art. The book likely examines Gainsborough's notable portraits and landscapes while providing insights into the evolution of his style and personal life, set against the backdrop of 18th-century England. In this detailed biography, Rothschild outlines Gainsborough's early life in Sudbury, his formative years spent in Ipswich and Bath, and his ultimate relocation to London, where he gained widespread acclaim. The narrative chronicles his artistic journey, highlighting key commissions, significant relationships with patrons such as Philip Thicknesse, and rivalries, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds. Rothschild intricately weaves anecdotes of Gainsborough's character and personality into the story, culminating in his final works and the challenges he faced leading to his death in 1788. The book is illuminated with vivid reproductions of Gainsborough's art, offering readers a visual testament to his extraordinary talent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rothschild, Max

EBook No.: 39416

Published: Apr 10, 2012

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 09007411

Title: Gainsborough

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Gainsborough" by Max Rothschild is a biographical account of the renowned English painter Thomas Gainsborough, written during the early 20th century. This publication is part of the "Masterpieces in Colour" series and it delves into the life and works of Gainsborough, exploring his artistic contributions and significance in the context of British art. The book likely examines Gainsborough's notable portraits and landscapes while providing insights into the evolution of his style and personal life, set against the backdrop of 18th-century England. In this detailed biography, Rothschild outlines Gainsborough's early life in Sudbury, his formative years spent in Ipswich and Bath, and his ultimate relocation to London, where he gained widespread acclaim. The narrative chronicles his artistic journey, highlighting key commissions, significant relationships with patrons such as Philip Thicknesse, and rivalries, notably with Sir Joshua Reynolds. Rothschild intricately weaves anecdotes of Gainsborough's character and personality into the story, culminating in his final works and the challenges he faced leading to his death in 1788. The book is illuminated with vivid reproductions of Gainsborough's art, offering readers a visual testament to his extraordinary talent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rothschild, Max

EBook No.: 39416

Published: Apr 10, 2012

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.