Publisher's Synopsis
""Joshua Reynolds"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the life and art of the famous English portrait painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. The book explores the artist's early life, his education and training, and his rise to fame as a leading figure in the British art world of the 18th century. Hubbard delves into the unique style and techniques that Reynolds employed in his portraits, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke. The book also discusses the impact of Reynolds' work on the art world and his lasting legacy as one of the most influential painters of his era. With detailed descriptions of Reynolds' most famous works and insightful analysis of his artistic process, ""Joshua Reynolds"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and the life of one of its most celebrated practitioners.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Eminent Painters, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104060.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.
