Photos of Reynolds, Sir Joshua
Sir Joshua Reynolds (July 16, 1723 February 23, 1792) was the most important and influential of 18th century English painters, specialising in portraits and promoting the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was one of the founders and first President of the Royal Academy. George III appreciated his merits and knighted him in 1769.

1748 selfportrait

1773 selfportrait

Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1782

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, 17731758

Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1758


1748 selfportrait

1773 selfportrait

Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1782

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, 17731758

Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1758

