John Boultbee Entre em um
sensação, não
uma galeria.
Escolha um estado de espírito e o próprio ambiente responde — a luz esfria ou aquece, o ritmo do ar muda, e apenas as obras que carregam esse sentimento emergem da escuridão. Todo o resto recua para a sombra.
John Boultbee
John Boultbee: A Painter of Horses and British Life John Boultbee (1753-1812) emerges from the annals of 18th and early 19th-century England as a remarkably versatile artist, primarily celebrated for his captivating equestrian paintings and evocative depictions of rural life. Born in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, into a family with artistic leanings – his twin brother Thomas also pursued painting – Boultbee’s career unfolded against the
backdrop of a rapidly changing Britain, marked by burgeoning commerce, evolving social structures, and a growing appreciation for landscape and sporting subjects. While often overshadowed by more prominent figures of the era, Boultbee's work offers a valuable window into the tastes, customs, and artistic sensibilities of his time. Early influences undoubtedly stemmed from Sir Joshua Reynolds, whose presidency at the Royal Academy Scho…
