DEATH OF THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH

gainsborough-dth-fp649.jpgThe Gentleman’s Magazine
London
August 1788

Here is a detailed obituary of the celebrated English portrait and landscape artist, Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). The four page report mentions that Sir Joshua Reynolds was one of the pallbearers. In 1768, Gainsborough was one of the founders of the Royal Academy, and later painted King George II and Queen Charlotte.  Some of Gainsborough’s most popular paintings include “The Blue Boy“, “The Market Cart” (Tate Gallery, London), “The Wood Gatherers“, and “Robert Andrews and Mary, His Wife” (National Gallery, London).

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The complete issue with two antiques plates. It’s in near mint condition, and was professionally bound in modern green cloth with marbled end papers and gold lettering. The Gentleman’s Magazine was the first publication in history to utilize the title “Magazine.”  This is an issue that will take you back to the late 18th century and provide hours of historical entertainment.  I found it hard to put down!

$265

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Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under European History, All Historic Newspapers