Gainsborough’s House, has acquired a rare 18th century English harpsichord for £91,000, saving this important musical instrument for the nation. The Joseph Mahoon (fl. 1729 – 1771; d.1773) double-manual harpsichord, is significant because it is the only one of its…
A NEW INFORMATION CENTRE
From 4 November, during our 18 months redevelopment, Gainsborough’s House will open an Information Point at No.47 Gainsborough Street, located next door to Gainsborough’s House Museum. There will be: • Information and regular news updates on the museum’s redevelopment •…
ArtUK Online Shop
We are pleased to announce that the Gainsborough’s House book which accompanies our exhibition Early Gainsborough:`From the obscurity of a Country Town` together with a selection of prints are now on sale through the ArtUK online shop. To buy your…
Thanks To You 2018
We are delighted to once again be taking part in the National Lottery #ThanksToYou campaign that was initiated by Gainsborough’s House in 2016. Now in it’s third year, we are joined in this campaign by hundreds of National Lottery funded…
MURDERS IN THE FAMILY – NEW RESEARCH THROWS LIGHT ON GAINSBOROUGH’S EARLY LIFE
Two close members of Thomas Gainsborough’s family were murdered over a financial dispute, new research has revealed, casting an important new light on the early life of the artist. Research by Gainsborough’s House uncovered these shocking revelations about the artist’s uncle…
