The Blue Boy (1770). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough The Duke of Wellington in 1814 The idea of self and

The idea of self and expressing oneself through what one wore also became a trend which is why clothing tended to favor the natural figure instead of tight corsets

In one of his portraits entitled “Madame Pasteur” we see a young woman dressed in what appears to be a dress that she should not be seen in for the public’s viewing

this portrait was painted from 1795 to 1796

This new version is similar to its predecessor but completely transforms its composition

The Blue Boy (1770). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough The Duke of Wellington in 1814 The idea of self andDESCRIPTION HOW TO WORKS SHIPPING INFO Put Your Face Pet in a Masterpiece The Blue Boy (1770). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough Considered by many to be Thomas Gainsboroughs (1727 1788) most famous painting, The Blue Boy is a masterful full length portrait that has captivated connoisseurs and scholars for centuries. Believed to be a portrait of Jonathan Buttall the son of a wealthy hardware merchant the image is not just remarkable for the sitters