Why is Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' so famous? | National Gallery

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100 years after leaving the UK, find out why 'The Blue Boy' remains one of the nation's favourites. Christine Riding, The Jacob Rothschild Head of the Curatorial Department, introduces our new exhibition, 'Gainsborough's Blue Boy', now on display in Room 46 until 15 May 2022. Find out more about the exhibition here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/gainsboroughs-blue-boy 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: http://bit.ly/1HrNTFd Follow us on social media! ⭐️ Facebook ⭐️ https://en-gb.facebook.com/thenationalgallery/ ⭐️ Twitter ⭐️ https://twitter.com/NationalGallery ⭐️ Instagram ⭐️ https://instagram.com/nationalgallery ⭐️ TikTok ⭐️ https://www.tiktok.com/@nationalgallerylondon? Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/support-us The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between 10.00 am - 6.00 pm and on Fridays between 10.00 am - 9.00 pm. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk