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Gainsborough's House
This unobstrusive red brick building is the birthplace of Thomas
Gainsborough, one of the most influential British artists of his
generation. The facade of the house may be deceiving, as the brick was
added to a much older timber framed building by Gainsborough's father,
John, in about 1720. The actual structure is timberframe with wattle
and daub infill. The house was originally two separate cottages, but
these were joined together in the early 16th century.
Gainsborough's House features the largest collection in the world of
the artist's paintings, drawings, prints, and sketches. Highlights of
the collection include Wooded Landscape with Cattle by a Pool, 1782,
and Portrait of Abel Moysey M.P. 1771, among many other works.
In addition, there is an extensive collection of works by other artists
on subjects related to Gainsborough, the house, or to Sudbury.
The relatively narrow frontage of the house belies the extensive gardens
to the rear of the house, where summer sculpture exhibitions are held.
Also in the gardens is a mulberry tree believed to be over 400 years
old. At the back of the garden is a printmaking workshop, which is available
for use upon payment of an annual fee.
Gainsborough's House is now run by the Gainsborough's House Society,
a registered charity
Admission
Fee charged. Open daily, except for Good Friday, and Christmas to New
Year.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Accessible toilet available.
Address
Gainsborough's House
46 Gainsborough Street
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9BA
Telephone 01787 372958
Fax 01787 376991
website
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