Joshua

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Reynolds#Electronic_editions

Joshua Reynolds,  Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Born 1723 in Plympton, Devon (died 1792)

Portrait painter.  Like you see, face portraits and full body depictions in the old English houses.

Founded the British Royal Academy of Arts. Was the Academy’s 1st President He was succeeded as President by Benjamin West.  

Benjamin West was an American born artist, and now a long time British resident. West was born in Springfield, PA in 1738 (died 1820).  Moved to England. He once said one should not use blue in the foreground of a portrait painting, and Gainsborough’ response was to paint The Blue Boy (A very famous painting)

Was knighted by King George III

Joshua Reynolds was the 3rd son of Reverend Samuel Reynolds.

Joshua’s siblings included: Mary Palmer, Frances Reynolds and Elizabeth Ohnson.

I need to dive down this rabbit hole….. humm……