Statements (203)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Gallery
gptkb:The_Dulwich_Picture_Gallery gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:The_Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:The_Seattle_Art_Museum gptkb:The_Scottish_National_Gallery gptkb:The_National_Gallery_of_Art_-West_Building |
| 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:award gptkb:Rococo_art British art |
| gptkbp:art_style |
naturalism
portraiture chiaroscuro fine brushwork recognized as a masterpiece varied interpretations by critics characterized by elegance |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
|
| 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: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 |
blue and gold
predominantly blue and white |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Gainsborough
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| 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:depicted_in |
in the United States
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:educational_programs |
used in art education programs
|
| gptkbp:era |
Georgian period
|
| gptkbp:exemplified_by |
Gainsborough's style
|
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:The_Royal_Academy
in major art museums |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:The_Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkb:The_Great_Exhibition_of_1851 gptkb:High_School gptkb:The_Huntington_Library highly valued in auctions exhibited at the Royal Academy highly valued in the art market exhibited in major art museums The Blue Boy and The Pink Boy The Blue Boy at The Huntington The Huntington's permanent collection |
| gptkbp:exhibitions |
Rococo art exhibitions
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its striking blue color
its vibrant colors depiction of childhood its detailed fabric representation its detailed brushwork |
| gptkbp:features |
elaborate costume
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
featured in films about art.
|
| gptkbp:has_exhibition |
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 inspired interior design themes 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:inspiration |
depicts the fashion of the time
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
other artists
modern portraiture |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Van Dyck's portraits
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
by art historians
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Enlightenment period
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
its historical significance
art circles its artistic technique |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
a benchmark in portrait painting
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a masterpiece
a symbol of childhood innocence a representation of aristocracy |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
one of Gainsborough's best works
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
praised by art historians
subject of numerous critiques |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
its composition
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
art documentaries
art history textbooks |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
art education
|
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its emotional expression
|
| 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_by |
gptkb:archaeological_site
a cultural icon iconic artwork masterpiece of portraiture |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:organization
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
the values of its time
|
| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
by collectors
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
youth and elegance
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Huntington_Library
gptkb:The_Huntington_Library,_Art_Museum,_and_Botanical_Gardens |
| gptkbp:medium |
gptkb:oil_on_canvas
|
| gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:The_Pink_Boy
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
its emotional expression
the use of light the boy's pose |
| 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:part_of |
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Gallery
gptkb:Huntington_Art_Collection gptkb:archaeological_site American art history British portrait tradition |
| gptkbp:portrait |
a young boy in blue attire
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
a young boy with a feathered hat
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
in various forms
|
| gptkbp:represents |
youth and innocence
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
widely reproduced
widely reproduced in prints |
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:television_series
restored in the 20th century restored in 1920s |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Rococo
|
| gptkbp:subject |
a young boy
portrait of a young boy |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
innocence and youth
represents childhood |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:British_aristocracy
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| gptkbp:technique |
chiaroscuro
layering of paint fine brushwork |
| gptkbp:themes |
youth and nobility
|
| 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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