Solo show
Thomas Gainsborough. The Modern Landscape
from 2 Mar 2018 at Hamburger Kunsthalle
· Hamburg
This exhibition explores Thomas Gainsborough's pivotal role in the development of modern landscape painting. One of the most celebrated artists of the 18th century, Gainsborough transformed the genre through his distinctive approach to light, color, and composition. The works on display demonstrate his mastery of both intimate rural scenes and grand panoramic vistas, revealing how he elevated landscape painting to a form of fine art equal to history painting. Visitors will encounter paintings that showcase his technical brilliance and his deep sensitivity to the natural world, establishing him as a foundational figure in the history of landscape art.
About the artist
Thomas Gainsborough
1727–1788 · Rococo
Thomas Gainsborough was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting. Along with his rival Sir Joshua Reynolds, he was one of the most important British artists of the 18th century. He painted quickly, and the works of his maturity are…
About the artist →About the venue
Hamburger Kunsthalle
· Hamburg
The Hamburger Kunsthalle is the art museum of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the largest art museums in the country. It consists of three connected buildings, dating from 1869, 1921 (Kuppelsaal) and 1997, located in the Altstadt district between the Hauptbahnhof and…
