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Thomas Gainsborough paintings in São Paulo

British · 1727–1788

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3 works across 1 institution

São Paulo's São Paulo Museum of Art holds 3 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.

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São Paulo · 3 works on display

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Francis Rawdon, 1st Marquess of Hasting and 2nd Earl of Moira

Francis Rawdon, 1st Marquess of Hasting and 2nd Earl of Moira

São Paulo Museum of Art

c. 1783

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Portrait of Mrs. John Bolton

Portrait of Mrs. John Bolton

São Paulo Museum of Art

c. 1770

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Drinkstone Park (Cornard Woodland?)

Drinkstone Park (Cornard Woodland?)

São Paulo Museum of Art

c. 1747

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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
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Frequently asked questions

How many Thomas Gainsborough paintings are on display in São Paulo?

Our current data shows 3 Thomas Gainsborough paintings on display in São Paulo, spread across the São Paulo Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in São Paulo has the most Thomas Gainsborough paintings?

São Paulo Museum of Art holds all 3 known Thomas Gainsborough works in São Paulo.

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 São Paulo

São Paulo's MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo) is one of the finest art museums in Latin America, on Avenida Paulista — free on Tuesdays. The Pinacoteca do Estado in Luz has an excellent Brazilian collection. São Paulo is very large; use the metro between Paulista and Centro.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.