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Thomas Gainsborough was an English painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes. His work was characterized by its delicate detail and rich colors, and had a profound influence on later artists.

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Genius Mourn

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“Fools talk of imitation and copying, all is imitation”

Fool Imitation Copying

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“Though I'm a rogue in talking upon Painting & Love I can be serious and honest upon any subject thoroughly pleasing to me.”

I Can Talking Subjects Honest Painting Serious Rogues

Author:Thomas Gainsborough

“Many a real genius is lost in the fictitious character of the Gentleman. I am the most inconsistent, changeable being so full of fits and starts.”

Real Character Lost Genius Fit Gentleman Inconsistent Real Genius

Author:Thomas Gainsborough

“I wish you would recollect that Painting and Punctuality mix like Oil and Vinegar, and that Genius and regularity are utter Enemies and must be to the end of time.”

Ends Time Wish Enemy Painting Genius Oil End Times Wish You Regularity Vinegar Punctuality I Wish You Would Oil And Vinegar

Author:Thomas Gainsborough

About the Author

Born: May 14, 1727
Died: August 2, 1788
Known for: Painter
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