Thomas Gainsborough
- Synopsis
- The perennially popular paintings of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) have long been recognised as embodying the sophistication and elegance of Georgian England. The inventiveness and complexity of his techniques remain as dazzling today as they were to his contemporaries. He was among the first British artists to show his work in public exhibitions, and throughout his life he was committed to creating a modern art with modern subjects.
Produced alongside Tate Britain’s major Gainsborough exhibition, this film explores his portraits and his landscapes as well as the sentimental images of children and the poor which seem so alien to sensibilities now. Detailed interviews with the exhibition’s curators Michael Rosenthal and Martin Myrone celebrate Gainsborough’s achievements at the same time as outlining the historical and social contexts of his work. - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2002
- Year of production
- 2002
- Documentation
- The book ‘Gainsborough’
edited by Michael Rosenthal and Martin Myrone is available separately from Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1 85437 397 8 - Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); landscapes; paintings - British; portrait painting
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 PAL
- Price
- £12.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 35 minutes
- Year
- 2011
Distributor
- Name
Illuminations
- louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7288 8400
- Address
- Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF - Notes
- Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
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