
Sir Joshua Reynolds, First President of the Royal Academy
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMYWalter Armstrong (1815-1918)Published by London New York : W. Heinemann ; C. Scribner's Sons, 1900 With 78 Photogravures and Six Lithographic Facsimiles in Color Good copy in original gilt-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; xi, 251 pages, xl, vi leaves of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 40 cm. Notes; Title vignette. Includes index. "Catalogue of pictures by Sir Joshua Reynolds": p. [187]-244. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; v. 1. Ch. I-V (1723-1778) -- v. 2. Ch. VI-X (1778-1783) ; 3 chapters on various aspects of Reynold's character and work ; Catalogue of pictures ; Index. Subjects; Reynolds, Joshua Sir (1723-1792). Reynolds, Joshua (1723-1792). Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) History. Portraits, British 19th century. Portrait painters Great Britain Biography. Portrait painting, British. Paintin