Joshua Reynolds, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English painter, specialising in portraits
Date of Birth: 16-Jul-1723
Place of Birth: Plympton, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 23-Feb-1792
Profession: painter
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Joshua Reynolds
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter, specialising in portraits.
- John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century.
- He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect.
- He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769.
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Joshua Reynolds
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| Alternative names | Sir Joshua Reynolds | ||
| Description | British painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 16 July 1723 | 23 February 1792 | |
| Location of birth/death | Plympton | London | |
| Work location | London, Plympton, Italy | ||
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