Thomas Gooch (artist) facts for kids

Thomas Gooch (1750 – 1802) was an English artist. He was famous for painting animals, especially dogs and horses. We don't have any paintings of Gooch himself.

About Thomas Gooch

Lord Abergavenny's Dark Bay Carriage Horse with a Terrier

Marcia Pitt and Her Brother George Pitt, Later 2nd Baron Rivers, Riding in the Park at Stratfield Saye

Thomas Gooch was born in London around 1750. He lived in London for most of his life. He passed away in Lyndhurst, Hampshire in 1802. We do not know much about his family life.

His Art and Famous Works

Gooch was best known for his animal paintings. He also painted the people who owned these horses and dogs. One of his most famous works was a series of six pictures. It was called The Life and Death of a Racehorse.

This series showed the life of a racehorse. It also showed how the horse was treated after its racing career. Gooch finished this work in 1792. It became very popular. People made copies of the pictures using a printing method called aquatint. These prints often came with a text. The text made people think about how animals were treated.

Gooch was a very busy artist. Many rich landowners liked his work. He showed his paintings many times at the Royal Academy. He submitted 76 paintings there during his career.