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Great Art Explained S4E6 — Thomas Gainsborough

Great Art Explained•Season 4•Episode 6

Thomas Gainsborough

Sep 8, 2023

At first glance, Thomas Gainsborough's Mr and Mrs Andrews, looks like just another classic painting of the 18th century, celebrating the dynastic marriage of the upper classes in all their finery. On closer inspection, two things stand out. One, is that Mrs Andrews has the most

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Episode Summary

"Thomas Gainsborough" is episode 6 of Great Art Explained season 4. It aired on September 8, 2023.

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