Gainsborough’s House holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of artwork by Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88). In addition to his artwork, it also holds an important collection of his letters and personal effects, artwork by his contemporaries and a library of eighteenth-century books and manuscripts. Period furniture and examples of eighteenth-century costume and textiles provide further context to Gainsborough’s life and art.
Two other local artists of national significance are also well-represented at Gainsborough’s House: John Constable (1776–1837) and Cedric Morris (1889–1982). More information on the key areas of the collection can be found via the links below and you can access the collection online here.