Thomas GainsBorough - His Life and Times

Susan Morris and Alfred Bradley

Gainsborough (1727–88) is acclaimed for his matchless portraits, landscapes and sketches but less well known is that nearly one hundred of his lively letters survive.

Written on personal topics such as friends, family, household and money matters – and indeed his attitude to women: he was a great flirt!

Historians and regular speakers at the Institute, Alfred Bradley and Sue Morris present a fascinating look at these letters with a selection of readings.