Statements (201)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
purchased by Henry E. Huntington
gift from Henry E. Huntington gifted to The Huntington in 1921 Huntington Library in 1921 |
| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:British_Rococo
gptkb:English_Rococo gptkb:Romanticism gptkb:Rococo_art British art |
| gptkbp:art_style |
naturalism
characterized by elegance |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
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| gptkbp:artistic_expression |
varied interpretations by critics
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
Baroque style
inspired fashion trends considered a masterpiece influenced later British artists inspired modern fashion designs inspired American artists |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
gptkb:18th_century
remains a celebrated work remains a significant piece in art history |
| gptkbp:artistic_technique |
portraiture
chiaroscuro fine brushwork |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
recognized as a masterpiece
|
| gptkbp:arts_programs |
used in art education programs
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| gptkbp:associated_artist |
gptkb:The_Pink_Boy
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
British culture Gainsborough's signature style Thomas Gainsborough's later works Thomas Gainsborough's legacy |
| gptkbp:audience |
widely acclaimed
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| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Collections
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Collection gptkb:Huntington_Collection |
| gptkbp:color_palette |
blue and gold
predominantly blue and white |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
praised by art historians
subject of numerous critiques |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired fashion trends
remains a symbol of British art history remains a popular subject in art discussions symbol of youth and innocence |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature and media
referenced in popular culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
icon of 18th-century British art
icon of 18th-century British portraiture icon of 18th-century art |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
represents childhood
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various art history texts
various art books |
| gptkbp:depicts |
fashion of the time
fashion of the 18th century a young boy in a blue outfit a boy in a blue outfit |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
76.2 cm × 63.5 cm
72.5 in × 48.5 in |
| gptkbp:era |
Georgian period
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| gptkbp:exemplified_by |
Gainsborough's style
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:The_Royal_Academy
in major art museums |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:The_Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts highly valued in auctions highly valued in the art market The Blue Boy and The Pink Boy |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
exhibited at the Royal Academy
exhibited in major art museums |
| gptkbp:exhibition_location |
gptkb:The_Huntington_Library
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| gptkbp:exhibitions |
Rococo art exhibitions
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its striking blue color
its vibrant colors depiction of childhood its detailed fabric representation |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
art documentaries
art history textbooks |
| gptkbp:features |
elaborate costume
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
featured in films about art.
|
| gptkbp:has_been_restored |
gptkb:multiple_times
|
| gptkbp:has_exhibited |
in major art museums
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
18th-century England
pre-Romantic era reflects the Enlightenment era pre-Victorian England painted during the Rococo period |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in art history
reflects 18th-century society important work in Gainsborough's oeuvre reflects 18th-century British society |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Blue Boy
|
| gptkbp:influence |
American art
British art |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_Impressionism
American art art education art collectors modern artists subsequent portrait artists artistic movements later artists fashion illustration modern portraiture artistic techniques American portrait painting portrait painting techniques European portrait painting the development of portrait art children's portraiture |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Anthony_van_Dyck
inspired photographers subsequent portrait painters |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Van_Dyck
European portraiture Dutch portraiture Dutch painting Dutch masters |
| gptkbp:influenced_decor |
inspired interior design themes
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
depicts the fashion of the time
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
other artists
modern portraiture |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Van Dyck's portraits
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
its composition
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
by art historians
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Enlightenment period
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its historical significance
its artistic technique |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
art circles
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
a benchmark in portrait painting
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a masterpiece
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| gptkbp:is_considered_to_be |
a symbol of childhood innocence
a representation of aristocracy |
| gptkbp:is_displayed_in |
in the United States
|
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
its detailed brushwork
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
art education
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its historical context
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| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its emotional expression
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Collections
the narrative of art history the collection of Henry E. Huntington the dialogue of 18th-century art the history of British portraiture |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
gptkb:historical_artifacts
a cultural icon iconic artwork masterpiece of portraiture |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
the values of its time
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| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
one of Gainsborough's best works
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| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
by collectors
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
youth and elegance
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Huntington_Library
gptkb:The_Huntington_Library,_Art_Museum,_and_Botanical_Gardens |
| gptkbp:medium |
gptkb:oil_on_canvas
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| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
its emotional expression
the boy's pose |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibition |
gptkb:The_Great_Exhibition_of_1851
The Blue Boy at The Huntington |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
gptkb:The_Royal_Academy_of_Arts
The Huntington's permanent collection |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
the use of light
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
blue costume
elegant pose |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
use of color
its composition its emotional expression its historical context its artistic innovation depiction of clothing |
| gptkbp:notable_technique |
layering of paint
fine brushwork |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Gallery gptkb:Huntington_Art_Collection American art history British portrait tradition |
| gptkbp:portrait |
a young boy in blue attire
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| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
a young boy with a feathered hat
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| gptkbp:represents |
youth and innocence
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| gptkbp:reprints |
in various forms
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
widely reproduced
widely reproduced in prints |
| gptkbp:restoration |
restored in the 20th century
restored in 1920s |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Rococo
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| gptkbp:subject |
a young boy
portrait of a young boy |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
innocence and youth
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:British_aristocracy
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| gptkbp:technique |
chiaroscuro
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| gptkbp:themes |
youth and nobility
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| gptkbp:tour |
toured various art institutions
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| gptkbp:was_affecting |
the viewer's perception of youth
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| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:1770
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art
gptkb:The_Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:The_National_Gallery_of_Art_-West_Building |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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