Thomas 1727 1788 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. Private Collection

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

Portrait of Claudius Amyand (1680-1740), First third of 18th cen. Private Collection

Portrait of Dr Ralph Schomberg (1714-1792), ca 1770. Creator: Gainsborough
Portrait of Dr Ralph Schomberg (1714-1792), ca 1770. Found in the collection of National Gallery, London

Portrait of Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci (1736-1790), known as il Senesino, ca 1770. Private Collection

Portrait of Anne, Countess of Chesterfield, 1778. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Conversation in the Park, detail of the canvas by Thomas Gainsborough

King George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1820), 1785. Found in the Collection of Royal Castle, Warsaw

Lady Maria Eardley of Spalding (1743-1794). Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782), 1776. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca della musica di Bologna

Portrait of Sarah Siddons, 1785. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
Portrait of Sarah Siddons, 1785. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Painters Daughters with a Cat, ca 1760. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
The Painters Daughters with a Cat, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Watering Place, before 1777. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
The Watering Place, before 1777. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Mall in St. Jamess Park, ca. 1783. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
The Mall in St. Jamess Park, ca. 1783. Found in the collection of the Frick Collection, New York

The Marsham Children, 1787. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
The Marsham Children, 1787. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Miss Read, later Mrs William Villebois, ca 1776. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
Portrait of Miss Read, later Mrs William Villebois, ca 1776. From a private collection

Landscape in Suffolk, ca 1748. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
Landscape in Suffolk, ca 1748. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Mr and Mrs Andrews, 1750. Artist: Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-1788)
Mr and Mrs Andrews, 1750. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788): A Portrait of an Artist and His Time Step into the world of Thomas Gainsborough, a renowned English painter who lived from 1727 to 1788. Known for his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of his subjects, Gainsborough left behind a remarkable legacy through his captivating portraits. One such masterpiece is the "Portrait of the composer and violinist Antonin Kammel. " Painted around 1768, this portrait showcases Kammel's musical prowess and artistic temperament. The intricate details bring forth his passion for music, making it feel as if you can almost hear the melodies emanating from the canvas. In contrast, Lady Alston's portrait transports us to 1760. Gertrude Durnford exudes elegance and grace in her regal attire. Her poised demeanor reflects both her social standing and inner strength—a true testament to Gainsborough's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also personality. Moving forward in time, we encounter Claudius Amyand's portrait from the early 18th century. This distinguished gentleman embodies sophistication with every brushstroke—his refined features hint at a life filled with intellectual pursuits and worldly knowledge. Dr Ralph Schomberg takes center stage next in a painting dating back to approximately 1770. Through Gainsborough's skilled hand, Schomberg appears both wise and approachable—an embodiment of enlightenment ideals that were prevalent during this period. Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci or il Senesino graces another canvas circa 1770. As an opera singer known for his powerful voice, Tenducci captivates viewers with his intense gaze—a reflection of his immense talent on stage. Anne, Countess of Chesterfield steps into view in her stunning portrait from 1778. With poise befitting royalty, she radiates confidence while maintaining an air of mystery—an enigmatic figure brought to life by Gainsborough's brush.