St. Mary's Church Hadleigh by Thomas Gainsborough

St. Mary's Church Hadleigh 1750

thomasgainsborough

Private Collection

sky

urban landscape

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

urban cityscape

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

city scape

underpainting

watercolor

building

"St. Mary's Church Hadleigh" (1750) is a painting by the renowned British artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). This oil painting depicts the church in Hadleigh, Suffolk, with a detailed representation of its architectural features and surrounding landscape. The work showcases Gainsborough's skill in capturing the essence of a place, demonstrating his transition from portraiture to landscape painting. It is known for its atmospheric depiction of the church, emphasizing its historical significance and architectural beauty.