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100 1 _aBensusan, S. L.
_q(Samuel Levy),
_d1872-1958
245 1 0 _aReynolds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMasterpieces in Colour
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-27
508 _aE-text prepared by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Reynolds" by S. L. Bensusan is a historical art publication that explores the life and work of Sir Joshua Reynolds, a prominent British portrait painter of the 18th century. Written in the early 20th century, the book delves into the context of art in this period, particularly emphasizing Reynolds' impact on English portraiture and the establishment of the Royal Academy. The work illustrates the evolution of Reynolds' artistic style and technique, framed within the historical and social milieu of his time. The narrative outlines Reynolds' journey from a young artist in Devonshire to a celebrated painter in London, highlighting significant influences such as his travels in Italy and interactions with other great artists. It reflects on his approach to portrait painting, emphasizing his ability to capture the character and essence of his subjects while navigating the challenges of his era. The book also touches on personal anecdotes from Reynolds' life, including his relationships and social gatherings, providing readers with insight into the man behind the art. While acknowledging some criticisms of his technique and the fading condition of many of his works, Bensusan ultimately portrays Reynolds as a pivotal figure in British art whose legacy continues to resonate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
830 0 _aMasterpieces in Colour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41497
999 _c82336
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