von Ronald Sutherland Gower
43,00 €
""Thomas Gainsborough"" by Ronald Sutherland Gower is a comprehensive biography of the renowned English artist, Thomas Gainsborough. The book delves into the life and works of Gainsborough, exploring his early years in Sudbury, Suffolk, his rise to fame as a portraitist in Bath and London, and his later years in rural Suffolk. Gower provides an in-depth analysis of Gainsborough's artistic style, discussing his use of light and color, his portrayal of the human form, and his influence on the art world of his time. The book also includes a detailed examination of Gainsborough's relationships with his patrons, including the royal family, as well as his personal life, including his marriage to Margaret Burr and his close friendship with the actor David Garrick. Throughout the book, Gower draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts, to paint a vivid picture of Gainsborough's life and times. The book is illustrated with a range of Gainsborough's works, from his early landscapes and portraits to his later, more experimental works. Overall, ""Thomas Gainsborough"" is an engaging and informative biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life and works of one of England's greatest artists.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.