A Boy with a Cat—Morning

Thomas Gainsborough

Created:
Movement:
1787
Rococo
key Notes:
Youthful innocence; Domestic intimacy
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Dimensions:
59 1/4 x 47 1/2 in. (150.5 x 120.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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A Boy with a Cat—Morning by Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) was a prominent English portrait and landscape painter, known for his innovative use of color and light. The painting titled A Boy with a Cat—Morning, created in 1787, exemplifies Gainsborough's skill in capturing the delicate interplay between human subjects and their surroundings. Executed in oil on canvas, this work reflects the artist's ability to convey a sense of intimacy and warmth, characteristic of his later period. Gainsborough's influence on the development of British portraiture was profound, as he often infused his works with a sense of naturalism and spontaneity. His contributions to art were recognized during his lifetime, and he remains a celebrated figure in the history of British art. This painting, like many of his works, demonstrates his mastery in blending portraiture with elements of genre painting, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of the 18th century.

Description of the work:

A Boy with a Cat—Morning by Thomas Gainsborough

Created in 1787, "A Boy with a Cat—Morning" by Thomas Gainsborough is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing intimate domestic scenes with a soft, atmospheric style. The artwork features a young boy tenderly holding a cat, showcasing Gainsborough's adept use of light and texture to convey warmth and emotion.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Boy with a Cat—Morning