Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Thomas Gainsborough is a biography of the renowned English painter, written by George Williams Fulcher and first published in 1856. The book provides a detailed account of Gainsborough's life, from his early years in Sudbury, Suffolk, to his rise to fame as one of the leading portrait painters of the 18th century. Fulcher explores Gainsborough's artistic development, including his training under the landscape painter Hubert Gravelot and his move to Bath, where he established himself as a portraitist. The book also delves into Gainsborough's personal life, including his marriage to Margaret Burr and his friendships with other artists and intellectuals of the time, such as Joshua Reynolds and Samuel Johnson.Throughout the book, Fulcher provides insights into Gainsborough's artistic process and techniques, including his use of color and light to create vibrant and lifelike portraits. The book also includes reproductions of some of Gainsborough's most famous works, such as The Blue Boy and Mrs. Siddons.Overall, The Life of Thomas Gainsborough is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of England's most celebrated artists, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century art and culture.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.
