Elizabeth en Thomas Linley
c. 1768
Gainsborough captures the teenage musical prodigies Elizabeth and Thomas Linley with his signature feathery brushstrokes, making them look almost alive against the dark, leafy background. Painted around 1768 in Bath, this portrait shows the siblings before fame fully took hold—Elizabeth would soon become the 'toast of the town' and marry playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, while Thomas was a composer who tragically died in a boating accident at just 22. The loose, informal style was a radical departure from the stiff poses of the time, showcasing Gainsborough's love for natural beauty over aristocratic grandeur.
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- Oil on canvas
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