1768
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Elizabeth and Thomas Linley is a 1768 oil by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a young woman and a boy standing together, with the woman's right hand resting on the boy's shoulder. The woman wears a light-colored dress, while the boy is dressed in a red vest. The background is dark, with a subtle hint of foliage visible behind them. The woman's gaze is directed at the viewer, while the boy looks down, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, drawing the viewer's attention to the subjects. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Thomas Gainsborough.
Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.
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