British painting in the 17-18th centuries (Британская живопись 17-18 вв.)

Painting In The 16th --17th Centuries.Painting In The 18th Century.The eighteenth century was the great age of British painting.16th and 17th Centuries.It was in this period that British art attained a distinct national character.Hogarth's painting, with its attributes and symbols is not far removed form history painting.The colour must appear as one of the most remarkable features of the painting.Moreover, he excelled in conversation pieces, animal painting, seascapes, genre and even still life.Wilson and Gainsborough form the two main peaks in eighteenth century landscape painting.Eve-rything about this painting contributes to this idyllic mood.