The Blue Boy

"The Blue Boy" is a famous painting by Thomas Gainsborough, created around 1770. It depicts a young boy dressed in elegant 18th-century clothing, notably wearing a striking blue coat. The artwork showcases Gainsborough's skill in capturing realistic details, light, and texture, highlighting the boy’s confident pose and thoughtful expression. This portrait exemplifies the rococo style, blending technical mastery with a sense of grace and nobility. Today, it is celebrated as a masterpiece of British art and is housed in the Huntington Library in California.