These two works are the centerpieces of the institutes art. Nersel grew up in istanbul, turkey and moved to the us when she was 23. How much would a canvas painted painting of blue boy be. How can you tell if your blue boy painting is worth anything. Blue boy article about blue boy by the free dictionary. Choose your favorite blue boy designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more.
Blue boy artist crossword clue answer crossword heaven. It says it is a historical costume study intended to pay homage to the dutch painter van dyck of. History of the blue boy painting archives art and design. Click on artists name to your left for a complete listing. Pinkie is the traditional title for a portrait made in 1794 by thomas lawrence in the permanent collection of the huntington library at san marino, california where it hangs opposite the blue boy by thomas gainsborough. The title now given it by the museum is sarah goodin barrett moulton. Though he posed for the painting around 1770, buttall is.
Considered by many to be thomas gainsboroughs 17271788 most famous painting, the blue boy. Neal doty limited editions and originals 19412016 neal doty is one of over 100 world renowned artists available through herndon fine art. According to wikipedia it was gainsboroughs most famous painting, and its a portrait of a man with. The painting first appeared in public in the royal academy exhibition of 1770 as a portrait of a young gentleman, where it received high acclaim, and by 1798 it was being called the blue boya nickname that stuck.
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All blue boy paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. By 1802, the work had been passed on to acclaimed portrait artist john hoppner before being sold to the earl grosvenor in 1809. The boy in the painting was not a royal, as some guess, but actually a boy named jonathan buttall. Oil painting of a boy with beautiful blue eyes square small bright blue, travel.
The blue boy little boy blue number art paint by number thomas gainsborough arts award blue painting funny art art festival saw these at bumbershoot last year modified paint by numbers. Before its departure to california in 1922, the blue boy was briefly put on display at the national gallery where it was seen by 90,000 people. Over the years, pinkie and the blue boy found their way into the homes of countless families. Huntington in the 1920s, the two masterpieces have resided together in the railroad magnates mansionturned art. What are the values of the pinkie and the blue boy. It is currently in the huntington library in san marino, california and is not for sale. Unfollow blue boy painting to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its condition looks good and very rare is it worht anything. Gainsboroughs blue boy was once our greatest painting artnet. It was originally entitled master lambton and depicts charles william lambton, the eldest son of john lambton later created earl of durham. The blue boy is believed to be a portrait of jonathan buttall, the son of a prominent english hardware merchant. The blue boy gainsborough painting reproduction 16785.
See more ideas about blue, boys and thomas gainsborough. Huntington in the 1920s, the two masterpieces have resided together in the railroad magnates mansionturnedart gallery in san marino, california, for more than seventy years. Opinion gainsboroughs blue boy was the worlds greatest painting when it was the most expensive one. Huntington bought the painting from the duke of westminster in england. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Portrait of a young boy with blue ribboned silk cap. You can also look in your local phone book under appraisers or contact your local museum. In this occasional series, fine art today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill.
Jul 28, 2010 how much would a canvas painted painting of blue boy be worth. The famous painting entitled the blue boy is an oil painting by thomas gainsborough. Choose your favorite blue boy paintings from millions of available designs. Feel free to explore, study and enjoy paintings with. Art is so diverse, with thousands of styles and different subject matters, that having categories and styles of painting help art enthusiasts find and select the paintings that suit their taste. Why do people say that the mona lisa is the best painting. This painting reproduction will be completely painted by hand with artist grade. William tells us about a famous painting that may have been created to win an argument about color. The most important being the condition of the print. View over 439 aldo luongo artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices.
Blue boy is really called the blue boy, and its by thomas gainsborough painted around 1770. Why do people say that the mona lisa is the best painting ever. For the first 45 months during the yearlong exhibition, the blue boy was in the gallery as christina oconnell, the huntingtons senior paintings conservator, worked on the painting performing examination and analysis, and then paint stabilization, surface cleaning, and removal of nonoriginal varnish and overpaint. You can check the price for shipping of the order on the shopping cart screen. She has a bachelors degree in political science and masters degrees. Considered by many to be thomas gainsboroughs 17271788 most famous painting, the blue boy is a masterful fulllength portrait that has captivated connoisseurs and scholars for centuries. Neal doty limited editions and originals herndon fine art. The united states to henry huntington of gainsboroughs the blue boy for. Thomas gainsborough, the blue boy, circa 1770, oil on canvas, 70 x 44. Thomas gainsborough paintings for sale thomas gainsborough. It was this painting that moved pop artist robert rauschenberg toward painting. Search art prices and auction results artnet price database. Jan 18, 2014 the painting had discoloured under coats of a golden varnish over the decades since it had been painted.
The blue boy portrait of the jonathan buttall, 1770. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The huntingtons gem broke records in 1921, and shot to fame in the. Nov 29, 2014 the blue boy by thomas gainsborough copy. Janet galore reinterprets thomas gainsboroughs painting, the blue boy. Gainsboroughs blue boy was once our greatest painting. All blue boy artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The painting then went offview for four months while she performed structural work on the canvas and applied varnish with equipment that cant be moved to the gallery space. Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art. How much would a canvas painted painting of blue boy be worth. The layers were lovingly removed, revealing the brilliant blues we are familiar with today. The price database is the art market research tool trusted by appraisers and aspiring collectors alike. He was the son of a hardware merchant who was friends with gainsborough.
The value of an 1809 blue boy print would actually be dependent upon a number of factors. This handsome gift volume reveals the stories behind the huntingtons bestknown paintings, the blue boy by thomas gainsborough and pinkie by sir thomas lawrence. Henry huntington bought the paintings in the 1920s. Her signature is painting soulful eyes with empathy, curiosity and love. The blue boy 1779 is a fulllength portrait in oil by thomas gainsborough, now in the huntington library, san marino, california. Shop for blue boy art from the worlds greatest living artists. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Get the best deals on blue boy painting when you shop the largest online selection at. Pinkie was completed by thomas lawrence in 1794, and the portrait features an 11yearold girl in a pink dress. In 1919, the painting inspired german film producer friedrich wilhelm murnau to create his debut film knabe in blau the boy in blue.
According to wikipedia it was gainsboroughs most famous painting, and its a portrait of a man with the unflattering name of jonathan buttall. What is the value of pinkie and blue boy paintings answers. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. If you have gainsboroughs original blue boy, it is worth plenty. The painting had discoloured under coats of a golden varnish over the decades since it had been painted. The red boy is the popular name of a portrait made in 1825 by sir thomas lawrence. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jonathan buttall, british 1752 1805 long enshrined as an icon of british art, this painting of jonathan. Famous portraits history of portrait paintings by view of subject user. Xrays of this painting show that the canvas had other work behind the current painting we know today. Get the best deals on blue boy picture when you shop the largest online selection at. Blue boy was painted by famous portraiture artist thomas gainsborough 14 may 1727 2 august 1788 born in sudbury, suffolk, england who was an. The two paintings are now on display at the huntington library and gardens. A small mid 18th century work, oil on panel painted in the round, and presented in an intriguing.
The subject, sarah barrett moulton, died a few months after the painting was finished. The blue boy jonathan buttall thomas gainsborough canvas art oil paintings for sale. It was originally entitled master lambton and depicts charles william lambton, the eldest son of john lambton later. Blue boy was painted by famous portraiture artist thomas gainsborough 14 may 1727 2 august 1788 born in sudbury. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at art. Mar, 2017 opinion gainsboroughs blue boy was the worlds greatest paintingwhen it was the most expensive one. It is often paired with a painting by thomas lawrence called pinkie which sits. Perhaps gainsboroughs most famous work, it is thought to be a portrait of jonathan buttall 17521805, the son of a wealthy hardware merchant, although this has never been proven. Huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens, san marino yale.
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