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One of Gainsborough's best known works, The Blue Boy was long thought to be a portrait of Jonathan Buttall (1752–1805), the son of a wealthy hardware merchant, because of his early ownership of the painting.
The Blue Boy, oil painting created by English artist Thomas Gainsborough about 1770. The full-length portrait is one of the most recognized paintings in art history.
Nov 25, 2021 · Learn about the famous portrait of a young gentleman in blue by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo artist from England. Discover the possible identity of the sitter, the influence of Van Dyck, the value of the painting, and its upcoming return to England.
Feb 1, 2022 · 100 years after leaving the UK, find out why 'The Blue Boy' remains one of the nation's favourites. Christine Riding, The Jacob Rothschild Head of the Curato...
Jan 21, 2022 · To the general population, Gainsborough's Blue Boy was the epitome of high culture and the noble British character. In January 2022, Blue Boy is making a centenary comeback to...
Dec 23, 2021 · Learn how Gainsborough painted The Blue Boy in a cool blue suit to challenge his rival Reynolds, why he dressed his subject in a 17th-century costume, and how the painting became the most expensive in the world.
Feb 4, 2022 · Learn about the history and significance of Thomas Gainsborough's Blue Boy, a 1770 portrait of a young gentleman in a blue suit that became the most expensive painting in the world. Discover how it was created, sold, restored, and exhibited in London and California.
