02183cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324500260013026400510015630000470020733600260025433700260028033800360030650000310034250800140037352013600038753400660174765300370181385600430185068490UtSlPG20260610134600.0mcr n260607r20221911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aND1 aMason, James14aThe charm of Reynolds 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-07-10  aAl Haines  a"The Charm of Reynolds" by James Mason is a biography that delves into the life and works of the renowned portrait painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, written during the early 20th century. The book examines the artistic contributions Reynolds made during the latter half of the 18th century and reflects on his significance in British art history. With a focus on his character and legacy, the text captures the essence of his impact on portrait painting and his relationships with prominent figures of his time.  In this biography, Mason offers a detailed account of Reynolds' journey from his early days in Devonshire to becoming the first President of the Royal Academy. The narrative explores how his experiences and education, particularly his time in Italy, shaped his unique style and approach to portrait artistry. Reynolds is portrayed as a hard-working and ambitious individual whose keen observational skills allowed him to create psychological representations of his sitters, encompassing statesmen, socialites, and children. Through vivid descriptions of his notable works and personal anecdotes, the book highlights Reynolds' contributions to the art world and his lasting influence on subsequent generations of artists, affirming his status as a significant figure in the history of British painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1911  aReynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-179240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68490