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Background imageGainsborough Collection: LEHAR WIDOW FIRTH

LEHAR WIDOW FIRTH
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's famous operetta. Date: 1907

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige

Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige
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Background imageGainsborough Collection: Lily Elsie in Lehar's operetta

Lily Elsie in Lehar's operetta
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Lily Elsie (as Sonia) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's operetta. Date: 1907

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Landscape with Sheep (oil on canvas)

Landscape with Sheep (oil on canvas)
MAN143702 Landscape with Sheep (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 30.1x35.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Landscape with Farm Cart on a Winding Track between Trees (charcoal and gouache on paper)

Landscape with Farm Cart on a Winding Track between Trees (charcoal and gouache on paper)
MAN143704 Landscape with Farm Cart on a Winding Track between Trees (charcoal and gouache on paper) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 18.2x21.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Landscape with Figures, c. 1786 (oil on canvas)

Landscape with Figures, c. 1786 (oil on canvas)
MAN143703 Landscape with Figures, c.1786 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 62.5x76.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGainsborough Collection: A Young Gentleman, c. 1760-65 (oil on canvas)

A Young Gentleman, c. 1760-65 (oil on canvas)
3930803 A Young Gentleman, c.1760-65 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 76.5x63.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a young)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Mrs Prudence Rix (1708-83) c. 1756 (oil on canvas)

Mrs Prudence Rix (1708-83) c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
MAN143701 Mrs Prudence Rix (1708-83) c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 75.7x63.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGainsborough Collection: A Peasant Girl Gathering Faggots in a Wood, 1782 (oil on canvas)

A Peasant Girl Gathering Faggots in a Wood, 1782 (oil on canvas)
MAN35481 A Peasant Girl Gathering Faggots in a Wood, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 169x123 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Wooded landscape with herdsman, cows and church tower, 1753-1757 (graphite on laid paper)

Wooded landscape with herdsman, cows and church tower, 1753-1757 (graphite on laid paper)
7394147 Wooded landscape with herdsman, cows and church tower, 1753-1757 (graphite on laid paper) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 15.3x19.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Full-length portrait of Robert Andrews and his wife, 1750 (oil on canvas)

Full-length portrait of Robert Andrews and his wife, 1750 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567818 Full-length portrait of Robert Andrews and his wife, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 69x119 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Mary countess Howe, 1760 (oil on canvas)

Mary countess Howe, 1760 (oil on canvas)
7146420 Mary countess Howe, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Mary countess Howe, Gainsborough, oil on canvas, Kenwood house, Highgate)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: John Joseph Merlin, 1781 (oil on canvas)

John Joseph Merlin, 1781 (oil on canvas)
7146418 John Joseph Merlin, 1781 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: John Joseph Merlin, 1781, Thomas Gainsborough, oil on canvas, Kenwood house)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of Joshua Kirby (1716-1774), c. 1754-56 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Joshua Kirby (1716-1774), c. 1754-56 (oil on canvas)
5055256 Portrait of Joshua Kirby (1716-1774), c.1754-56 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageGainsborough Collection: The Duchess of Devonshire after a painting by Thomas Gainsborough, Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish

The Duchess of Devonshire after a painting by Thomas Gainsborough, Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish
7279050 The Duchess of Devonshire after a painting by Thomas Gainsborough, Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Seashore with Fishermen, c. 1781-82 (oil on canvas)

Seashore with Fishermen, c. 1781-82 (oil on canvas)
7296114 Seashore with Fishermen, c. 1781-82 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 101.9 x 127.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Miss Catherine Tatton, 1786 (oil on canvas)

Miss Catherine Tatton, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7296146 Miss Catherine Tatton, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 76 x 64 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88))

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas)

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas)
7296126 Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 235.6 x 146.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGainsborough Collection: The Hon. Mrs. Thomas Graham, c. 1775-77 (oil on canvas)

The Hon. Mrs. Thomas Graham, c. 1775-77 (oil on canvas)
7296105 The Hon. Mrs. Thomas Graham, c. 1775-77 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 89.5 x 69 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Master John Heathcote, c. 1771-72 (oil on canvas)

Master John Heathcote, c. 1771-72 (oil on canvas)
7296104 Master John Heathcote, c. 1771-72 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 127 x 101.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88))

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas)

Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas)
5861489 Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 77.2--64.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88))

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of the composer and violinist Antonin Kammel (1730-1784), c. 1768

Portrait of the composer and violinist Antonin Kammel (1730-1784), c. 1768
Portrait of the composer and violinist Antonin Kammel (1730-1784), c.1768. Private Collection

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of Lady Alston, Gertrude Durnford (1731-1807), 1760

Portrait of Lady Alston, Gertrude Durnford (1731-1807), 1760. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageGainsborough Collection: A Group Portrait of the Misses Sloper, both standing nearly full length in White Dresses

A Group Portrait of the Misses Sloper, both standing nearly full length in White Dresses
824203 A Group Portrait of the Misses Sloper, both standing nearly full length in White Dresses with Blue Sashes, (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Exposition d oeuvres d art a Manchester, The Blue Boy, le Jeune Garcon bleu

Exposition d oeuvres d art a Manchester, The Blue Boy, le Jeune Garcon bleu, ou Master Buttall (engraving)
3644912 Exposition d oeuvres d art a Manchester, The Blue Boy, le Jeune Garcon bleu, ou Master Buttall (engraving) by French School

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Johann Christian Bach, 1776 (oil on canvas)

Johann Christian Bach, 1776 (oil on canvas)
3499769 Johann Christian Bach, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageGainsborough Collection: The Gainsborough LNER Class A3 steam locomotive 1932

The Gainsborough LNER Class A3 steam locomotive 1932
LNER Class A3 locomotive "Gainsborough" operating on the East Coast Mainline between London Kings Cross and York in 1932

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Old Pillared House, Gainsborough (b / w photo)

Old Pillared House, Gainsborough (b / w photo)
3093421 Old Pillared House, Gainsborough (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Pillared House, Gainsborough)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Mrs Rousby as the Missing 'Gainsborough'(engraving)

Mrs Rousby as the Missing "Gainsborough"(engraving)
1616095 Mrs Rousby as the Missing " Gainsborough" (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Rousby as the Missing " Gainsborough")

Background imageGainsborough Collection: 10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s

10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Lady Sarah Lyttleton and Countess of Mulgrave, Two Lords in Waiting, George Byng

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Advert, Gainsborough Genuine Hair Net

Advert, Gainsborough Genuine Hair Net. 1922

Background imageGainsborough Collection: A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump

A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump
651831 A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump, grey and brown wash extensively he) by Gainsborough

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portraits of film stars: Margaret Lockwood (photo)

Portraits of film stars: Margaret Lockwood (photo)
6009403 Portraits of film stars: Margaret Lockwood (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Lockwood)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portraits of film stars: Richard Attenborough (b / w photo)

Portraits of film stars: Richard Attenborough (b / w photo)
6009366 Portraits of film stars: Richard Attenborough (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Attenborough)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Thomas Pennant, Welsh natural historian

Thomas Pennant, Welsh natural historian
Thomas Pennant, portrait of the Welsh natural historian with a book under a tree. After the painting by Thomas Gainsborough

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Gainsborough Powder

Gainsborough Powder
Advertisement for Gainsborough Powder puff. Each soft caress adds loveliness! Elegant 1920s lady looking in a mirror to powder her nose. Illustration from Ladies Home Journal May 1923

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter

Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter
659275 Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter, Holding a Book, in a Painted Oval, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas)
652170 Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 75.5x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Dorothea, Lady Eden, half length)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)

New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)
1100133 New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of Miss Mary Gainsborough, Later Mrs. Fischer, the Artists Daughter

Portrait of Miss Mary Gainsborough, Later Mrs. Fischer, the Artists Daughter
652181 Portrait of Miss Mary Gainsborough, Later Mrs. Fischer, the Artists Daughter, Head and Shoulders, Facing to Her Right, Wearing a Blue and White Dress with a Pink Rose in her Corsage

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Landscape with a pool, 1746-47 (oil on canvas)

Landscape with a pool, 1746-47 (oil on canvas)
5938169 Landscape with a pool, 1746-47 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 34.9x29.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portraits of film stars: Stewart Granger (b / w photo)

Portraits of film stars: Stewart Granger (b / w photo)
6009389 Portraits of film stars: Stewart Granger (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stewart Granger)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Portrait of John Gainsborough, the Artists Brother, Bust Length

Portrait of John Gainsborough, the Artists Brother, Bust Length
652159 Portrait of John Gainsborough, the Artists Brother, Bust Length, in a Brown Jacket and Waistcoat and White Stock, (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Lea

Lea
LLM457703 Lea by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lea. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas)

Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas)
824194 Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 97.8x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGainsborough Collection: Gainsborough, 1727-1788 (chromolitho)

Gainsborough, 1727-1788 (chromolitho)
961366 Gainsborough, 1727-1788 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gainsborough, 1727-1788. London.); © Look and Learn




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"Gainsborough: A Captivating Blend of Art, Theatre, and History" Step into the world of Gainsborough, where artistry meets theatrical brilliance and history comes alive. From the iconic landscapes by Thomas Gainsborough to the mesmerizing performances of Ivor Novello, this captivating era unfolds before your eyes. In 1925, Ivor Novello took center stage as he starred in "The Rat, " a film that showcased his immense talent and skyrocketed him to stardom. Meanwhile, Thomas Gainsborough's breathtaking landscape paintings transported viewers to serene natural settings filled with beauty and tranquility. One such masterpiece is "A Lady Walking in a Garden, " where we witness a woman standing full length while holding her small child's hand. The tenderness captured in this painting reflects Gainsborough's ability to portray human emotions through his brushstrokes. Another notable work by Gainsborough is "The Honourable Mrs Graham" from 1775-1777. This portrait showcases his skillful portrayal of elegance and grace as he captures the essence of an esteemed lady during that time period. Glimpses behind the scenes reveal an exterior view of the renowned Gainsborough Studio—a place where creativity thrived and masterpieces were born. It was within these walls that actors like Ivor Novello brought characters to life alongside talented actresses such as Mae Marsh and Mabel Poulton in films like "The Vortex" (1928) and "The Constant Nymph" (1928). Not limited to canvas or celluloid alone, it also immortalized influential figures through portraiture. His striking depiction of Lewis Bagot, Bishop of Bristol (1740-1802), demonstrates his ability to capture both physical likeness and inner character with remarkable precision. Additionally, John Plampin becomes forever etched in history thanks to another exceptional portrait by Thomas Gainsborough dating back to around 1752.