sir joshua reynolds

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Noun sir joshua reynolds has 1 sense

Reynolds, Sir Joshua Reynolds - English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
--₁ is a kind of painter

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Sir Joshua Reynolds

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Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) was a prominent English portrait painter and the first President of the Royal Academy of Arts. He is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 18th century and played a significant role in the development of British art.

Sample Sentences

Noun: The art gallery displayed several remarkable portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Proper noun: Sir Joshua Reynolds was known for his ability to capture the character of his sitters in his paintings.
Adjective: The students learned about the influential techniques used by Sir Joshua Reynolds in his artwork.
Verb: The artist aimed to emulate Sir Joshua Reynolds' style in his own portraits.
Adverb: The painting was masterfully done, reminiscent of how Sir Joshua Reynolds would have approached the subject.

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