37692
Accession Number
15354
Title Of Article Chaper
A note on Thomas Gainsborough's painting technique
Title Of Journal Book
ICA newsletter
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
44199
Collation
2 figs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The technical examination and cleaning of a portrait by Gainsborough reveals an experimental use of a black ground. The artist's normal practice was to use a white ground.
Keywords
Painting ground;Painting examination;Gainsborough, Thomas; English painting, 18th century;Grounds AATA
pub_id
37692