Four children picking hazelnuts … captured with loose brushstrokes in what appears to be a spontaneous, unforced moment. With portraits such as that of the Marsham children, Thomas Gainsborough revolutionized 18th-century English portraiture.
Image gallery
Thomas Gainsborough, Die Marsham-Kinder (Detail), 1787
Learn more about Gainsborough’s innovative approach to portraiture during this guided tour with Martin Hanßen.
A “Who’s Who” of art history awaits you in one of the most important museums of European painting from the 13th to the 18th century. The weekly guided tour focusing on individual artists offers you an entertaining and inspiring overview of the Gemäldegalerie’s collection.
- Participation fee: 6 euros plus admission
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
Additional information
Dates
August 2026
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
2
| |||||
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
