Catalog of an exhibition at The Holburne Museum, Bath, Enfgland, from October 5, 2018-January 20, 2019. Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-100) and index.
Contents:
Catalogue / Hugh Belsey. 'English nature does not act much': Gainsborough, the theatre and nature / Susan Sloman -- 'English nature does not act much': Gainsborough, the theatre and nature / Susan Sloman -- Catalogue / Hugh Belsey.
Summary:
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.
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