Antiques & Mid Century
Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture
$50.00
This publication explores the rich intersections of portraiture and fashion in the art of Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age.
Details
An examination of how Gainsborough and his sitters chose the garments and accessories immortalized in paint—from dukes and duchesses to the once-enslaved Ignatius Sancho. A century after his death, his portraits experienced renewed popularity among wealthy American collectors including the Fricks, Vanderbilts and Huntingtons, who coveted his works for their private collections. This comprehensive resource provides essential insight into Gainsborough's oeuvre, his era and the enduring appeal of eighteenth-century portraiture.
By Aimee Ng
Hardcover 200 pages
8.94 x 11.8 x .94 inches
Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture
$50.00
This publication explores the rich intersections of portraiture and fashion in the art of Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age.
Details
An examination of how Gainsborough and his sitters chose the garments and accessories immortalized in paint—from dukes and duchesses to the once-enslaved Ignatius Sancho. A century after his death, his portraits experienced renewed popularity among wealthy American collectors including the Fricks, Vanderbilts and Huntingtons, who coveted his works for their private collections. This comprehensive resource provides essential insight into Gainsborough's oeuvre, his era and the enduring appeal of eighteenth-century portraiture.
By Aimee Ng
Hardcover 200 pages
8.94 x 11.8 x .94 inches
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