John Plampin

Thomas Gainsborough portrayed John Plampin in this elegant full-length portrait set against a landscape background. The gentleman stands in a relaxed pose, his fashionable dress indicating social standing. Gainsborough's feathery brushwork animates both figure and the silvery trees behind him.

This portrait exemplifies Gainsborough's ability to combine character portrayal with landscape painting, his two great passions. The Suffolk countryside setting reflects his East Anglian roots. Displayed at the National Gallery in London.