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Ultimately, what gave Gainsborough greater satisfaction?

  • Money

  • Fame

  • Landscapes

  • Portraits

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Gainsborough initially painted portraits, but eventually found that landscapes gave him greater satisfaction. He felt that landscapes were more challenging to paint, and he enjoyed the freedom to create his own vision of the natural world. Gainsborough's landscapes are often characterized by their soft colors and gentle light, and they capture the beauty of the English countryside.
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