Reynolds

"Reynolds" by Randall Davies is a recount of the life of Sir Joshua Reynolds, a well-known English painter from the 1700s. The story spotlights Reynolds' impact on British art and his contribution to painting portraits, highlighting changes in art during his career. The book emphasizes Reynolds' transformation from a young artist to the first president of the Royal Academy, outlining how studying in Italy impacted his work. Throughout, the author displays Reynolds' lasting artistic effect, showing how he changed portrait painting in England.