About Gainsborough Studios (building)
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Gainsborough Studios is a 1908 building located at 222 Central Park South in Manhattan, New York City. The 16-story building contains 34 artist's studios, each unit features double height, 18 foot ceilings with double height windows facing north and overlooking Central Park. A well-heeled artist rented each studio as working space, primarily producing oil portraits for well-heeled patrons.
The building was designed as a combination studio and living space for artists, featuring shared kitchen areas, a laundry, and a private dining room, as well as a reception area for clients.