The Blue Boy, 1770 Prints by Thomas Gainsborough at AllPosters.com

A perceptive study of historical costuming and an adolescent nearing manhood, Thomas Gainsborough’s “The Blue Boy” is his most famous painting. Lauded as a masterpiece during its first exhibition at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, the work portrays Jonathan Butall, the son of one of Gainsborough’s (1727 – 1788) friends. Painted over another incomplete work, the depiction of Butall in 17th-century attire is Gainsborough’s tribute to artist Anthony Van Dyck. The artwork was bought by American railway pioneer Henry Edwards Huntington for a then-record sum of $182,200, and is now displayed in California’s Huntington Art Gallery.

Master artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727 – 1788) painted remarkably elegant, refined and realistic landscapes and portraits. A gifted child, Gainsborough studied art in London at age 13. Later, he became a popular painter of aristocrats, and was the favorite of the Royal Family. Gainsborough also depicted sympathetic scenes of shepherds and farm workers. Particularly influenced by artist Anthony Van Dyck, Gainsborough's portraits were exceptionally rich and realistic. Gainsborough’s fluid landscapes, which he created for his own enjoyment, were among the first great landscapes painted in England.

This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created on paper similar to that of a postcard or greeting card using a digital or offset lithography press.

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Posted on: 5/11/2012

5.0

Beautiful

By Rascal's mom

from Bullville, New York

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Attractive Frame Design
Great Quality Material
Nice Workmanship
Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

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Decoration
Sentimental

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Excellent service and delivery. Product is as described.

Posted on: 5/25/2010

4.0

Nice poster for the price!

By Privacy Girl

from Springfield MO

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Perfect Size
Visually Appealing

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Accent Piece
Decoration

Comments:

Very satisfied with the product. We had custom frames made with a gold matt that framed the poster perfectly! It looks great on the wall with Pinkie!

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