Thomas Gainsborough

About Thomas Gainsborough

Birth Day: May 14, 1727
Birth Place: England
Died On: Aug 2, 1788 (age 61)
Birth Sign: Taurus

Thomas Gainsborough Net Worth

Thomas Gainsborough was born on May 14, 1727 in England. British portrait and landscape painter who became famous for his 1770 work 'Blue Boy.' His portraits of King George III and the queen garnered him several royal commissions in 1780.
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💰Thomas Gainsborough Net worth: $380 million

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About

British portrait and landscape Painter who became famous for his 1770 work 'Blue Boy.' His portraits of King George III and the queen garnered him several royal commissions in 1780.

Before Fame

He was taught by Hubert Gravelot, Francis Hayman, and William Hogarth in London during the 1740s. He began his artistic career by creating decorations for a children's charity event.

Trivia

His portraits, such as "Portrait of Mrs. Graham" and "The Morning Walk," captured the individuality of their subjects.

Family Life

His was born to John Gainsborough, a Suffolk weaver. His brother Humphrey invented the process of condensing steam in a separate container. He married Margaret Burr in 1746, and together they had two daughters.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow portrait Artist John Singer Sargent.