Gainsborough

"Gainsborough" by Max Rothschild is a biography that paints a picture of the life and artistry of Thomas Gainsborough, one of England's most celebrated painters. The book charts Gainsborough's progression from his early days in Sudbury through his time in Ipswich and Bath and culminating in his success in London. Rothschild captures the story of his artistic development, important commissions, relationships with people like Philip Thicknesse, and his competition with Sir Joshua Reynolds. Readers get a glimpse into Gainsborough’s personality and characteristics through stories woven into the main narrative, tracing his final works and eventual death in 1788. Filled with images of Gainsborough’s masterpieces, the biography lets readers view his unique talent for themselves.