reynolds
Definition
Proper noun * Sir Joshua Reynolds: An English portrait painter who was a central figure in 18th-century British art and the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Usage
This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Sir Joshua Reynolds. It is typically used in contexts related to art history, painting, and the British Enlightenment. * The gallery has a remarkable collection of works by Reynolds. * In his *Discourses, Reynolds outlined his theories on art and taste.*
Advanced Usage
- "A Reynolds": Can be used metonymically to refer to a portrait painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
- The family's most prized possession is a Reynolds hanging in the drawing room.
Variants and Related Words
- Reynoldsian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or theories of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
- The artist's early work shows a strong Reynoldsian influence.
Synonyms
- Sir Joshua Reynolds
- The first president of the Royal Academy
Related Phrases and Contexts
- The Royal Academy: The institution he helped found and led.
- Discourses on Art: The title of his influential series of lectures delivered at the Royal Academy.
Noun
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English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
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