Reproduced Print of 'The Blue Boy' by Thomas Gainsborough

This item is a framed reproduction of the famous 1770 oil painting 'The Blue Boy' by Thomas Gainsborough. The image depicts a young boy, Jonathan Buttall, in a full-length portrait wearing a distinctive blue satin Van Dyck costume against a dramatic, cloudy landscape background. This specific piece appears to be a vintage textured print on board or canvas, rather than an original oil painting, evidenced by the uniform surface sheen and lack of impasto. The work is housed in a white-painted wooden frame featuring a twisted rope or cable molding design throughout the border. Regarding condition, the print shows notable age-related wear, including minor surface scuffs and possible fading of the original pigments. The white frame exhibits significant distressing with visible grime, paint chipping, and dark marks at the corners, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century mass-market production intended for home decor. The overall aesthetic mimics the Rococo and English portraiture style of the late 18th century. No specific maker's marks or artist signatures are visible on the front face.