Mr. and Mrs. Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Andrews by Thomas Gainsborough
Artist
Thomas Gainsborough
Date
c.1750
Style
Rococo
Genre
Portrait
Location
National Gallery
"Mr. and Mrs. Andrews" is a renowned portrait painted around 1750 by Thomas Gainsborough on canvas. This oil on canvas artwork depicts a landowning couple in a bucolic setting, exemplifying Gainsborough's characteristic charm and freshness that led to its widespread acclaim after 1927. The painting embodies elements of Rococo style with its delicate details. It remained in the family until 1960 and later became an iconic symbol of 18th-century British society, even representing the nation during post-war exhibitions.

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