Joshua Reynolds Quotes


There can be no doubt but that he who has the most materials has the greatest means of invention.


Citations

Reynolds, Joshua. The Discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds. London: James Carpenter, 1842, p. 20.

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Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds
  • Born: July 16, 1723
  • Died: February 23, 1792
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Artist

Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA FRS FRSA was an English painter, specialising in portraits. John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century. He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769.