Although primarily known as an Old Master of English landscape and portraiture, Thomas Gainsborough was also a virtuoso musician commissioning works by Carl Frederick Abel for the viola da gamma. In this illustrated lecture, Mary Cyr combines performance of Abel's solos with slides to trace the connection between these two great artists of the 18th century.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, Peggy Harris Memorial Fund, School of Music, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Krannert Center and Kinkead Pavilion