Project Gutenberg 2022-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 135 Mason, James The charm of Reynolds $aUnited Kingdom :$bT.C. & E.C. Jack,$c1911. Al Haines "The Charm of Reynolds" by James Mason is a biography that delves into the life and works of the renowned portrait painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, written during the early 20th century. The book examines the artistic contributions Reynolds made during the latter half of the 18th century and reflects on his significance in British art history. With a focus on his character and legacy, the text captures the essence of his impact on portrait painting and his relationships with prominent figures of his time. In this biography, Mason offers a detailed account of Reynolds' journey from his early days in Devonshire to becoming the first President of the Royal Academy. The narrative explores how his experiences and education, particularly his time in Italy, shaped his unique style and approach to portrait artistry. Reynolds is portrayed as a hard-working and ambitious individual whose keen observational skills allowed him to create psychological representations of his sitters, encompassing statesmen, socialites, and children. Through vivid descriptions of his notable works and personal anecdotes, the book highlights Reynolds' contributions to the art world and his lasting influence on subsequent generations of artists, affirming his status as a significant figure in the history of British painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220701164909mason 1911 GB Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 ND Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature Category: Art 59285 2025-06-27T07:12:28.212120 text/html 35638 2024-10-18T23:18:45 text/html 826717 2025-06-27T07:12:30.243161 application/epub+zip 825424 2025-06-27T07:12:28.764143 application/epub+zip 85327 2025-06-27T07:12:28.465119 application/epub+zip 861359 2025-06-27T07:12:31.473119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 854085 2025-06-27T07:12:29.957112 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114602 2022-09-30T20:17:26.217508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50554 2025-06-27T07:12:28.083147 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30779 2024-10-18T23:18:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15839 2025-06-27T07:12:31.596094 application/rdf+xml 24191 2025-06-27T07:12:28.544108 image/jpeg 3532 2025-06-27T07:12:28.504105 image/jpeg 1739444 2025-06-27T07:12:28.245109 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog