Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to William Jackson, Exeter

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 2 of 17 in this group

Reference code

GAI/2

Title

Thomas Gainsborough, Bath, to William Jackson, Exeter

Date

2 Sep 1767

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Continues his discussion of the iniquitous influence of gentlemen and polite society on men of true genius. Reveals his method of dealing with time-wasting gentlemen, and intimates that time with a "handsome lady" is never wasted.

Physical Characteristics

Partially torn with some text lost as a result.