Joshua Reynolds Rank
About Joshua Reynolds
A pioneer of the “Grand Manner” art style, English painter Joshua Reynolds earned the reputation as one of the most influential painters during the eighteenth century. He began his career in the 1740s and was admired for his lovely portraits. Amongst his numerous paintings were “Lady Cockburn and Her Three Eldest Sons”, “Colonel Acland and Lord Sydney, The Archers”, and “George Clive and his family with an Indian maid”.
Over the years, his works have been showcased at some renowned art centers like London’s National Gallery, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In 1784, he was appointed to the office of the Principal Painter in Ordinary to the King.
Family
He was one of the children of Rev. Samuel Reynolds and had three siblings named Mary Palmer, Elizabeth Johnson, and Frances Reynolds.
When was Joshua Reynolds knitted?
He was knighted in 1769.
Trivia
Reynolds was the first president and one of the founders of the highly-esteemed Royal Academy of Arts.
He was trained by Thomas Hudson, a renowned British painter.
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F.A.Q. about Joshua Reynolds
When is his birthday?
Joshua Reynolds' birthday is on July 16, 1723.
In how many days is his birthday?
Joshua's birthday is in 82 days
How old was Joshua when he died?
He was 68 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 23, 1792.
How old would he be today?
Joshua Reynolds would be 300 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Joshua from?
He was born in Devon, England, UK.