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Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92)

Creator details

Name
Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92)
Nationality
English
Biography
Joshua Reynolds was an English portrait painter born in Plympton, Devon in 1723. He was the son of a headmaster and showed an early talent for drawing. Reynolds studied at the Royal Academy in London and later traveled to Italy to study the works of the great masters. He became one of the most successful portrait painters of his time, painting portraits of many notable figures including King George III and Samuel Johnson. Reynolds was also a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts and served as its first president from 1768 until his death in 1792. He was known for his use of light and color in his portraits, and his ability to capture the personality and character of his subjects. Reynolds' legacy continues to influence the art world today, and his works can be found in many major museums and galleries around the world.
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Assets (386 in total)

Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1775 (oil on canvas)
Self portrait, c.1779-80 (oil on panel)
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), 1771-72 (oil on canvas)
The Little Samuel in Prayer, 1777 (oil on canvas)
The Ladies Waldegrave, 1780 (oil on canvas)
Colonel Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833) 1782 (oil on canvas)
Cupid Unfastening the Girdle of Venus, 1788 (oil on canvas)
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire with her infant daughter Lady Georgiana Cavendish (oil on canvas)
Mrs Abington as Miss Prue in Congreve's 'Love for Love,' 1771 (oil on canvas)
Portrait of Edward Gibbon (1737-94) c.1779 (oil on canvas)
Francis Barber, c.1770 (oil on canvas)
The School of Athens, after Raphael (oil on canvas) (see 472 for original)
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