Art Smart: Gainsborough's The Blue Boy

In the 18th century, artists Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Joshua Reynolds were rivals. Reynolds believed portraits should use warm colors, while Gainsborough challenged this by creating 'The Blue Boy', a masterpiece using blue as a dominant color. This painting is now considered one of the world's greatest, showcasing Gainsborough's defiance and innovation in art.

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