“An artist who brings to his work a mind tolerably furnished with the general principles of art, and a taste formed upon the works of good artists in short, who knows in what excellence consists - will, with the assistance of models... be an overmatch for the greatest painter that ever lived who should be debarred such advantages.”
Quote by Joshua Reynolds
Work
Discourses on Painting and the Fine Arts, delivered at the Royal Academy. With a portrait
Comprising a series of discourses, this book delves into the principles and techniques of painting and the broader field of fine arts. The lectures were delivered at the prestigious Royal Academy, and the text is accompanied by a portrait of the speaker. more
Author
Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds was an influential English painter, recognized for his portraits and landscapes. Born on July 16, 1723, and passing away on February 23, 1792, Reynolds played a significant role in the development of the English portrait school and is often considered the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts. more
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