Thomas Gainsborough Was born 14 may 1727, Sadberi

Thomas Gainsborough

Was born 14 may 1727, Sadberi

One of the greatest representatives of the English school, was a portraitist and a landscape painter.

His portraits are painted in clear tones. Blue and green are his favourite colours.

One of the most famous works is the Portrait of the Dutchess of Beaufort. He managed to create a true impression of the sitter

Gainsborough greatly influenced the English school of landscape painting. He was one of the first English artists to paint his native land. He was the 1-st English artist to paint his native landscape so sincerely.

His works contain much poetry and music. He is sometimes considered the forerunner (предшественник) of the impressionists.

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