Thomas Gainsborough Professions : Painter Born : May 14, 1727 Died : August 2, 1788 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Thomas Gainsborough I wish you would recollect that Painting and Punctuality mix like Oil and Vinegar, and that Genius and regularity are utter Enemies and must be to the end of time. Thomas Gainsborough oil time enemy We love a genius for what he leaves and mourn him for what he takes away Thomas Gainsborough mourn genius Fools talk of imitation and copying, all is imitation Thomas Gainsborough copying imitation fool Though I'm a rogue in talking upon Painting & Love I can be serious and honest upon any subject thoroughly pleasing to me. Thomas Gainsborough rogues serious talking Many a real genius is lost in the fictitious character of the Gentleman. I am the most inconsistent, changeable being so full of fits and starts. Thomas Gainsborough gentleman real character Similar Authors Barry McGee painter Brion Gysin painter Bridget Riley painter Boris Vallejo painter Allan Kaprow painter Augustus John painter All Authors
