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70 works across 7 institutions
London holds 70 works by Thomas Gainsborough across 7 institutions, including National Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, and 5 other venues.
Gainsborough was the great English portrait and landscape painter of the 18th century, whose bravura brushwork placed him closer to the continental tradition than his contemporary Reynolds. His portraits have a vitality and fluency in person that reproductions tend to domesticate.
Collections in this city
National Gallery
London · 38 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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Courtauld Gallery
London · 5 works on display
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House holds one of the finest small art collections in the world — a concentration of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces that rivals much larger museums. Compact enough to see properly in two hours.
Imaginary Landscape (reworked by a 19th-century English follower)
Courtauld Gallery
c. 1900
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Tate Britain
London · 1 work on display
Tate Britain on Millbank holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present, including the world's finest holdings of Turner's paintings. Entry to the permanent collection is free, and the Turner galleries are a highlight of any visit.
Dulwich Picture Gallery
💎 Hidden GemLondon · 7 works on display
England's oldest public art gallery, designed by Sir John Soane, with a superb collection of Old Masters including Rembrandt, Rubens, and Poussin. Located in suburban south London — the journey is part of the experience.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London · 16 works on display
Portrait of a Young Lady (formerly called 'Mrs Gainsborough')
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Coastal Scene with Sailing and Rowing Boats and Figures on the Shore
Victoria and Albert Museum
c. 1783
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Wooded River Landscape with a Fisherman in a Rowing Boat, High Banks and Distant Mountains
Victoria and Albert Museum
c. 1783
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Wooded River Landscape with Figures on a Bridge, a Cottage, Sheep and Distant Mountains
Victoria and Albert Museum
c. 1783
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Coastal Scene with Sailing and Rowing Boats and Figures on the Shore
Victoria and Albert Museum
c. 1783
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Wallace Collection
London · 2 works on display
The Wallace Collection in Mayfair is a former private collection of extraordinary quality — Old Masters, French 18th-century painting, armour, and decorative arts in a magnificent townhouse. One of London's most underrated galleries, and free to enter.
British Museum
London · 1 work on display
Planning your visit to London
Most major national museums in London are free to enter permanently — the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and National Portrait Gallery all charge nothing for the permanent collection. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House and the Wallace Collection are also free. Pre-booking is rarely needed for permanent collections but recommended for major temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.