In this essay the paintings Charles, I at the hunt and The Blue Boy will be compared to one another specifically in subject matter, media and composition in relevance to their eras and styles. Anthony Van Dyck created the painting Charles, I at the Hunt and later Thomas Gainsborough created The Blue Boy after being inspired by Van Dyck’s artwork. Both pieces share similarities, as well as distinct differences.
Van Dyck created Charles, I at the Hunt in the images of King Charles I in 1635 during the Baroque era. The canvas is 89 inches X 81.5 inches and covered in oil paint. The painting is currently located in Musée du Louver, Paris, France. Later, Gainsborough came upon Van Dyck’s painting and was inspired to paint The Blue Boy who was later discovered to be a merchant’s son named Johnathan Buttall in 1779 during the Romantic ear. The canvas is 48 inches X 70 inches and painted with oil and is currently located …show more content…
Charles, I at the Hunt is portrayed as a wise king with years behind him. He presents himself with confidence, as he looks over the land he rules and displaces proudness. King Charles is painted with fleshy tones which indicates he is well and healthy and lastly carries himself in an elegant and lavished way, reflecting his royalty. Gainsborough has created The Blue Boy who is posed with conviction and stands with confidence. He is shown with kind eyes, round face shape indicating that he is young, however wears expensive clothing that appears to be suited for him reflecting the wealth of his family.
In conclusion, since Van Dyck’s Charles, I at the Hunt inspired Gainsborough to paint The Blue Boy. They have some similarities, such as subject matter, media and composition as well as anatomy. Both of these artwork pieces have been created beautifully, with such talent and each painting has its own uniqueness, which reflects the dedication of each
Van Dyck created Charles, I at the Hunt in the images of King Charles I in 1635 during the Baroque era. The canvas is 89 inches X 81.5 inches and covered in oil paint. The painting is currently located in Musée du Louver, Paris, France. Later, Gainsborough came upon Van Dyck’s painting and was inspired to paint The Blue Boy who was later discovered to be a merchant’s son named Johnathan Buttall in 1779 during the Romantic ear. The canvas is 48 inches X 70 inches and painted with oil and is currently located …show more content…
Charles, I at the Hunt is portrayed as a wise king with years behind him. He presents himself with confidence, as he looks over the land he rules and displaces proudness. King Charles is painted with fleshy tones which indicates he is well and healthy and lastly carries himself in an elegant and lavished way, reflecting his royalty. Gainsborough has created The Blue Boy who is posed with conviction and stands with confidence. He is shown with kind eyes, round face shape indicating that he is young, however wears expensive clothing that appears to be suited for him reflecting the wealth of his family.
In conclusion, since Van Dyck’s Charles, I at the Hunt inspired Gainsborough to paint The Blue Boy. They have some similarities, such as subject matter, media and composition as well as anatomy. Both of these artwork pieces have been created beautifully, with such talent and each painting has its own uniqueness, which reflects the dedication of each