The Painter's Daughter Mary (1750–1826)

Thomas Gainsborough

Created:
Movement:
1869
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key Notes:
Portraiture, Familial Intimacy
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Dimensions:
17 1/4 x 13 7/8 in. (43.8 x 35.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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The Painter's Daughter Mary (1750–1826) by Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) was a prominent English portrait and landscape painter, known for his distinctive style and contribution to 18th-century art. The painting titled The Painter's Daughter Mary (1750–1826) is an oil on canvas work, although it is important to note that the date of 1869 is incorrect, as Gainsborough passed away in 1788. This artwork is a testament to Gainsborough's skill in capturing the delicate features and personality of his subjects, particularly evident in his portraits of family members. Gainsborough's work is characterized by its fluid brushwork and the use of light, which imbues his portraits with a sense of immediacy and intimacy. His contributions to portraiture and landscape painting have had a lasting impact on the development of British art. Gainsborough's ability to convey the subtleties of human expression and his innovative techniques continue to be studied and admired in art historical contexts.

Description of the work:

"The Painter's Daughter Mary (1750–1826)" by Thomas Gainsborough is an oil on canvas painting, though the date 1869 is incorrect as Gainsborough passed away in 1788. The artwork, likely created in the late 18th century, exemplifies Gainsborough's portrait style, characterized by soft brushwork and a focus on capturing the delicate features and personality of his subject, his daughter Mary.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Painter's Daughter Mary (1750–1826)