"The Blue Boy" by Thomas Gainsborough, depicts who is believed to be Jonathan Buttall, but this has not been proven. I like this peice because though just a portrait of a young boy, I believe that it shows the separation from the wealthey from the rest of society in 18th century Europe. Separating the boy from the dark and dreary background and placing him up front in a eye catching blue suit, shows his distinction from his surroundings.
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