Sir Joshua And His Circle V2

By Fitzgerald Molloy

Book Overview

Sir Joshua and His Circle V2 is a book written by Molloy and Fitzgerald that delves into the life and works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the most prominent British portrait painters of the 18th century. The book explores his artistic style, his influence on the art world, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke, and David Garrick. This second volume covers the later years of Reynolds' life, including his presidency of the Royal Academy and his declining health. The authors draw on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Reynolds and his circle. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, the 18th century, or the lives of great artists.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116299679X
• ISBN13: 9781162996790
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"