" The Blue Boy " by Thomas Gainsborough on Canvas

This world renowned work by Gainsborough first appeared in public in 1770 as "A Portrait of a Young Gentleman", where it received acclaime, and by 1798 when it became one of the world's most recognizable British paintings, it was being called "The Blue Boy" A Victorian favorite, it is said to portray a young Jonathon Buttall or nephew Gainsborough Dupont. The clothing pays homage to that of 17th century artist Anthony van Dyck's day, Gainsborough's favorite artist. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. With bas-relief organic styling, the multi-tiered, replica European style frame is cast in quality designer resin and highlighted with an aged gold-toned finish. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.