Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough, born in 1727 in Sudbury and died in 1788 in London, was an English portrait and landscape painter. Renowned for his elegant portraits and idyllic landscapes, Gainsborough's works such as 'The Blue Boy' and 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews' are celebrated for their refined compositions and delicate brushwork. His ability to capture the likeness and personality of his subjects and his contribution to English art have made him a prominent figure in 18th-century painting.