Kehinde Wiley commissioned to reimagine 18th century masterwork 'The Blue Boy'
September 9, 2021 7:00 AM
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens has commissioned artist Kehinde Wiley to recast Thomas Gainsborough's 18th century portrait "The Blue Boy."
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