The Life Of Sir Joshua Reynolds V1: Late President Of The Royal Academy

The Life Of Sir Joshua Reynolds V1: Late President Of The Royal Academy is a biographical book written by James Northcote. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Sir Joshua Reynolds, who was a prominent English portrait painter and the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The book covers Reynolds' childhood, his education, his early career as an artist, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter. It also delves into Reynolds' personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book is richly illustrated with paintings and sketches by Reynolds, as well as other artists of the time. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly the art of the 18th century in England.In Two Volumes. Comprising Original Anecdotes Of Many Distinguished Persons, His Contemporaries And A Brief Analysis Of His Discourses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Northcote
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781162983783

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