St. James's in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Gainsborough
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018
1. Thomas Gainsborough Marker
Gainsborough
1727-1788
Artist
lived here
Erected 1951 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1788.
Location. 51° 30.35′ N, 0° 8.159′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in St. James's. It is on Pall Mall, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Pall Mall, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 5ES, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nell Gwynne (here, next to this marker); Westminster Tree Trust (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Commonwealth a Family of Nations (about 90 meters away); The Liberal Party (about 120 meters away); St James's Theatre (about 120 meters away); Frederick Winsor (about 120 meters away); The Waterloo Way (about 150 meters away); Texas Legation (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map
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More about this marker. English Heritage indicates that this plaque replaces one from the Society of Arts from 1881.
Also see . . . Thomas Gainsborough (Wikipedia). "Thomas Gainsborough RA FRSA (14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English portrait and landscape painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. Along with his rival Sir Joshua Reynolds, he is considered one of the most important British artists of the second half of the 18th century. He painted quickly, and the works of his maturity are characterised by a light palette and easy strokes. Despite being a prolific portrait painter, Gainsborough gained greater satisfaction from his landscapes. He is credited (with Richard Wilson) as the originator of the 18th-century British landscape school. Gainsborough was a founding member of the Royal Academy." (Submitted on February 5, 2020.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018
2. Thomas Gainsborough Marker - wide view
Thomas Gainsborough (courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, via Wikimedia Commons), 1759
3. Self Portrait
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
