Gainsborough and the Theatre (Paperback)

Based on new research this fascinating book draws together a group of works from public and private collections to examine, for the first time, the relationship that Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) had with the theatrical world and the most celebrated stage artists of his day, such as James Quin, David Garrick and Sarah Siddons. Gainsborough painted notable portraits of these and twenty others, including dramatists, dancers and composers. This publication firmly establishes the artist's place within the theatrical worlds of Bath and London and shows why the art of ballet, and in particular Gainsborough's sitters, rose to prominence in 1780 and examines parallels between Gainsborough's much admired painterly naturalism and the theatrical naturalism of Garrick and Siddons with whom he had personal friendships.

General

Imprint:	Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2018
Authors:	Hugh Belsey • Susan Sloman
Dimensions:	275 x 212 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-1-78130-066-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Individual actors & performers Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Human figures depicted in art > Portraits in art Promotions
LSN:	1-78130-066-6
Barcode:	9781781300664

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