[Thomas Gainsborough], to William Jackson, Exeter

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 5 of 17 in this group

Reference code

GAI/5

Title

[Thomas Gainsborough], to William Jackson, Exeter

Date

[c.Feb 1770]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Refers to GAI/4. He is pleased with Jackson's observations and with his Indigo. His indigo is clear, like his understanding. He sends Jackson a harp. Endorsed with a short poem, possibly in another hand - subject, in gratitude for passion in art and against those who hide their passion in paint.