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[[Image:Reynolds Nelly O'Brien.jpg|thumb|Portrait of Nelly O'Brien]]

[[Image:Reynolds Nelly O'Brien.jpg|thumb|Portrait of Nelly O'Brien]]

[[Sir Joshua Reynolds]] (Plympton, Devon 1723- London 1792) was an English Rococo Painter and distinguished member of London's intellectual society.  By 1760, Reynolds had become the most popular portrait painter in London. In 1768, he founded with Thomas Gainsborough the Royal Academy of Arts.

[[Sir Joshua Reynolds]] (Plympton, Devon 1723- London 1792) was an English Rococo Painter and distinguished member of London's intellectual society.  By 1760, Reynolds had become the most popular portrait painter in London. In 1768, he founded with Thomas Gainsborough the Royal Academy of Arts. In 1784, Reynolds was appointed principal royal portrait painter. He was already been knighted in 1769. <ref>[http://www.britainexpress.com/History/bio/reynolds.htm Joshua Reynolds]</ref>

Reynolds' works show an exceptional combination of emotions and technique. Often portraiture with subjects related to Greek and Roman deities, or men, children and women in a wonderful colorist style.     

Reynolds' works show an exceptional combination of emotions and technique. Often portraiture with subjects related to Greek and Roman deities, or men, children and women in a wonderful colorist style.