English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
Thomas Gainsborough was an English painter who lived from 1727 to 1788 and became known for creating both portraits and landscapes. He is considered an important figure in British art history, helping to establish portrait and landscape painting as major artistic achievements in England during the 18th century.
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Thomas Gainsborough (/ˈɡeɪnzbərə/; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting. Along with his rival Sir Joshua Reynolds, he was one of the most important British artists of the 18th century. He painted quickly, and the works of his maturity are characterised by a light palette and easy strokes. Despite being a prolific portrait painter, Gainsborough gained greater satisfaction from his landscapes. He is credited (with Richard Wilson) as the originator of the 18th-century British landscape school. Gainsborough was a founding member of the Royal Academy.
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