Asked by Elizabeth García on Sep 30, 2024

In his portrait of Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan , Thomas Gainsborough combines a naturalistic rendering of the sitter with what?

A) Baroque illusionism of setting
B) Rococo setting
C) Detailed realism of setting
D) Contrasting dark and light of setting

Naturalistic Rendering

Naturalistic rendering refers to art that attempts to replicate the appearance of real life with great detail and accuracy, capturing textures, colors, and lighting as seen in nature.

Thomas Gainsborough

An 18th-century British painter known for his landscape paintings and portraiture.

Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Refers to Elizabeth Ann Linley Sheridan, an 18th-century English soprano, noted for her beauty and the subject of several portraits, married to playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

  • Acknowledge the significant artists and patrons of the 18th century, and their roles in advancing art and society.