Joshua Reynolds – The Creation of Celebrity
Mon 09 Jan
|Online only via Zoom
President of the new Royal Academy, Joshua Reynolds, wanted to establish a new golden age for British art in the grand style of Italian History painting, but his clients wanted flattering portraits so he developed a clever compromise and raised portraiture to the top rank of art.
Time & Location
09 Jan 2023, 11:30 – 12:30
Online only via Zoom
About the Event
Sarah StopfordLecturer
Online only via ZoomLocation
President of the new Royal Academy, Joshua Reynolds, wanted to establish a new golden age for British art in the grand style of Italian History painting, but his clients wanted flattering portraits so he developed a clever compromise and raised portraiture to the top rank of art while also elevating his patrons and his reputation.
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Online via ZoomLocation
This lecture will be on Zoom only, members will receive the link shortly before the lecture. If you would like to attend as a guest please email us on so we can mail you the link and advise where to pay the £7.00 for a place.bath@theartssociety.org