1796
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792), PRA is a 1796 oil by James Northcote, a Neoclassicism work, depicting Joshua Reynolds, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with curly white hair, wearing round glasses and a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed slightly to the right. The painting's style suggests a realistic representation of the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this portrait, you might want to look up James Northcote.
James Northcote was a British painter. He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1787, and a member of the Royal Institute of the Netherlands in 1809.
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