Painting of Francis Nicholls 'The Pink Boy'

Thomas Gainsborough, Francis Nicholls ‘The Pink Boy’, 1782 (before cleaning)

Art & architecture, Walks, talks & tours

Spotlight on The Pink Boy

Thurs 6 June 2019

12.45pm-1.30pm

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Join Senior Curator Dr Juliet Carey to explore Gainsborough’s shimmering portrait of Francis Nicholls, one of Waddesdon’s most famous paintings.

Why does this 18th-century child wear ‘Vandyke’ costume and how does it compare with other Gainsborough boys in the Morning Room?

Meet at the Main Door.