Thomas Gainsborough

Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin on the Japanese island of Naoshima. Image by jezhowell.photo via Flickr
9 Famous Artworks that Celebrate the Fall Season
Here we look at nine examples of beautiful autumnal imagery and spirit. From Claude Monet's seasonal "Haystacks" to Giuseppe Arcimboldo's strange flora-based portrait series, to Yayoi Kusama's iconic…
portrait of Mr and Mrs Andrews
One Painting, Many Voices: Gainsborough's Mr and Mrs Andrews
Experts at The National Gallery explain why Gainsborough's painting has intrigued people for centuries.
Thomas Gainsborough, Going To Market, Early Morning
Thomas Gainsborough Painting Sets New World Record for the Artist
Thomas Gainsborough’s Going to Market, Early Morning, considered a masterpiece of 18th-century British landscapes, set a new record for the artist at auction this week. Selling for  $10 million…
Gainsborough's Family Album
Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) rose to become one of the most fashionable artists of eighteenth-century Britain, relying on commissioned portraits of royalty and aristocrats to make his living as a…
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"Project Blue Boy" Reveals Conservation Efforts Behind Famous Gainsborough Work
The exhibition Project Blue Boy opened at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on Sept. 22, 2018, offering visitors a glimpse into the technical processes of a senior…
Reynolds vs Gainsborough

Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough were Georgian art superstars and friendly rivals. The Royal Academy's annual Summer Exhibition was the perfect setting for them to go head to head, as…