The Blue Boy 1770

thomasgainsborough

Huntington Library, San Marino, CA, US

portrait

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

male-portraits

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

lady

"The Blue Boy", painted in 1770 by Thomas Gainsborough, is an iconic portrait of a young boy in a striking blue suit. The painting, now residing at the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA, is a celebrated example of Gainsborough's masterful use of color and brushwork. The boy's pose and attire, along with the soft landscape background, contribute to the work's timeless charm and enduring popularity, making it one of the most recognized paintings in English art.