Self portrait 1759

Thomas Gainsborough's 1759 "Self Portrait" captures the artist at 32 years old, his likeness rendered with remarkable detail and a sense of confident individuality. Painted during a time of significant artistic achievement for Gainsborough, the portrait showcases his mastery of oil painting and his penchant for loose brushstrokes and evocative color. The work is now housed in the National Portrait Gallery in London and is a captivating window into the life and artistic sensibilities of one of England's most celebrated portrait painters.