Mr and Mrs Andrews analysis, Thomas Gainsborough, c.1750 | National Gallery London

[@1stfather753]

You’re a lifesaver! Thank you for this! Spot on! 🤩

[@mcsnugsabrinafox3178]

THAT was a really complete and interesting art analysis ! Thank you Georgina

[@zapveresepa1]

Thanks for coming back, Georgina! This was a great painting to examine, and a fine example of how art can be intriguing, humorous, and above all, inspiring! Sorry to nag you so much before, and I'm glad you mad another video!

[@arthistorygirl2327]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it wasn't too confusing...don't worry about it, I love that you follow me and want more videos, it's very flattering. How are you? X

[@zapveresepa1]

@@arthistorygirl2327 I'm doing fine, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next video. Anything is welcome. I hope you'll keep us posted!

[@arthistorygirl2327]

@@zapveresepa1 Great to hear - I'm hoping to post one on Thursday x

[@徐-r6s]

Fantastic analysis! have learned so much from this video👏 BUT looking closely Im sure I see the draft contour of a pheasant in her hand, not a baby

[@chegeny]

Excellent analysis of a painting I've often seen, but never quite understood its significance. I can imagine these sitters being difficult. Although, it's probably my bias against landed gentry. The painting seems like a 1750 version of Instagram. Look at us, so casually satisfied with our huge tracts of land. However, it's still a lovely painting all the same.

[@arthistorygirl2327]

Hahaha yes, very like instagram! These two would be in Dubai right now if they were living in 2021.

[@paulvsmith]

I've become interested in this painting recently. Something I've noticed if you look closely at Mrs Andrews: her eyes are looking in different directions. If you observe the painting and focus on her left eye (the right-hand side to the observer) she seems to be looking at the looker, or the house, in the same way as her husband. This provides a united front and supports the class-led analyses of those such as John Berger: these are the landed gentry, and don't forget it. But if you focus on the other eye, it's boring into the back of her husband with that expression of contempt or similar. That is easy to see with a feminist perspective. Class and sex both become relevant and you only have to shift your gaze very slightly. (Although this involves a gestalt shift - you can't do both at once.)

[@TimWilliamson-ji6il]

She may look diminutive - but look where her shoes are! I mean just how long are her legs? Eh?