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New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 11 works by Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Gainsborough was one of the great portrait and landscape painters of 18th-century England, whose fluid, elegant style was heavily influenced by the Flemish and Dutch masters. He worked in Suffolk, Bath, and London, where he became a founding member of the Royal Academy and the rival of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 11 works on display
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Mrs. William Tennant (Mary Wylde, died 1798)
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John Hobart (1723–1793), 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire
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c. 1767
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About the artist
Thomas Gainsborough
British · Rococo / Realism · 1727–1788
Gainsborough was one of the great portrait and landscape painters of 18th-century England, whose fluid, elegant style was heavily influenced by the Flemish and Dutch masters. He worked in Suffolk, Bath, and London, where he became a founding member of the Royal Academy and the rival of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Key works
The Blue BoyMr and Mrs AndrewsPortrait of Sarah Siddons
Frequently asked questions
How many Thomas Gainsborough paintings are on display in New York?
Our current data shows 11 Thomas Gainsborough paintings on display in New York, spread across the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Thomas Gainsborough paintings?
Metropolitan Museum of Art holds all 11 known Thomas Gainsborough works in New York.
Where else can I see Thomas Gainsborough's paintings?
Thomas Gainsborough's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Thomas Gainsborough →
Planning your visit to New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.