Thomas Gainsborough Word Search

Illustrated Thomas Gainsborough scene — AI-generated artwork behind this artist's word search puzzle
Illustrated Thomas Gainsborough scene — AI-generated artwork behind this artist's word search puzzle

Thomas Gainsborough, as a word search. 12 words drawn from famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: BLUEBOY, ANDREWS, SIDDONS, MALL, BEGGARSOPERA, WATERINGPLACE, PASTEL, WATERCOLOR, OILPAINT, CANVAS, PANEL, BRUSHWORK.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Thomas Gainsborough word list, defined

MALL /mɔːl/ · noun
A large indoor shopping center, typically with a variety of stores and restaurants. A pedestrian shopping street or area, especially in a town or city. Related: shopping center, mallard, market, bazaar.
PASTEL /pæstɛl/ · noun
A pale or delicate color, especially one used in painting or printing. A pale or delicate shade of a color, especially one used in fashion. Related: pale, delicate, soft, muted.
WATERCOLOR /ˈwɔːtərkʌlər/ · noun, adjective
A watercolor is a painting made with watercolors, or a medium of translucent, water-soluble pigments. The term can also refer to the art of painting with watercolors. Related: watercolour, aquarelle, gouache, wash.
CANVAS /kænvəs/ · noun, verb
A piece of fabric, typically cotton or linen, stretched on a frame or attached to a board, used for painting or other artistic purposes. To create or work on a plan or design, especially a detailed one. Related: fabric, cloth, painting, drawing.
PANEL /pænl/ · noun, verb
A flat surface, typically of wood or other material, used as a table or for displaying information. To discuss or examine something in a group, especially in a formal or official way. Related: board, committee, council, jury.
BRUSHWORK /brʌʃwɜːrk/ · noun
The quality of a painter's or artist's work in terms of the execution and application of paint or other materials, or the style or technique of a painter or artist. Related: technique, style, execution, application.

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