The 18th Century artist was born ... exceptional work. Gainsborough was a founder member but often quarrelled with the academy, particularly over the hanging of his pictures in the Annual Exhibition.

Getty Images Gainsborough was one of the leading painters of the 18th Century Her decision follows the advice of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural ...

‘All around were these beautiful pictures of his children ... mental illness and its treatment, money and class, and art, of course. ‘Gainsborough’s paintings are so beautiful and have hidden messages ...