Sir Joshua Reynolds

By John Sime

Book Overview

Sir Joshua Reynolds by John Sime is a biography of the famous British portrait painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. The book delves into Reynolds' life, from his childhood in Devon to his rise to prominence as a leading artist in 18th century London. Sime explores Reynolds' artistic style and his influence on the art world of his time, as well as his personal relationships with other artists, patrons, and society figures. The book includes reproductions of some of Reynolds' most famous works, as well as insights into his techniques and methods. Overall, Sir Joshua Reynolds is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a significant figure in British art history.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: 1162951265
• ISBN13: 9781162951263
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"