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Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales holds 1 work 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.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
💎 Hidden GemSydney · 1 work on display
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 Sydney?
Our current data shows 1 Thomas Gainsborough painting on display in Sydney, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Which museum in Sydney has the most Thomas Gainsborough paintings?
Art Gallery of New South Wales holds all 1 known Thomas Gainsborough work in Sydney.
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 Sydney
The Art Gallery of NSW is a short walk from the CBD or reachable by bus, and entry to the permanent collection is free. The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is on Circular Quay, opposite the ferry terminals — easily combined with a harbour visit. Major temporary exhibitions charge separately at both venues.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.