Young Gainsborough

Synopsis

Looks closely at the early Gainsborough works of the 1740s and 1750s, providing an insight into the young artist’s development and working methods. Traces his early influences, including the Dutch masters Jacob van Ruisdael and Jan Wijnants, and how he learned to blend his love of landscapes with a lucrative portrature career. Filmed from original works and on location in East Anglia.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale £10.00 (inclusive)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); paintings - British

Credits

Writer

Susan Foister

Cast

Susan Foister

Production Company

Name

London

Sponsor

Name

British Land Company plc

Distributor

Name

National Gallery Publications Ltd

Email

online@nationalgallery.co.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7747 2870

Address

St Vincent House
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