The early 1900s caption reads: "Nelly O’Brien by Reynolds (1723-1792) in the Wallace Collection This portrait is one of the best examples of Sir Joshua’s art, and was painted in 1763. The shadow on the face is most skilfully managed. The lace round the arm and the skirt are painted in the artist’s best manner. It will be remembered that Sir Joshua painted other portraits of this fascinating woman." Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) was the leading English portraitist of the 18th century. Through study of ancient and Italian Renaissance art, and of the work of Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, he bro

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The early 1900s caption reads: "Nelly O’Brien by Reynolds (1723-1792) in the Wallace Collection This portrait is one of the best examples of Sir Joshua’s art, and was painted in 1763. The shadow on the face is most skilfully managed. The lace round the arm and the skirt are painted in the artist’s best manner. It will be remembered that Sir Joshua painted other portraits of this fascinating woman." Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) was the leading English portraitist of the 18th century. Through study of ancient and Italian Renaissance art, and of the work of Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, he brought great variety and dignity to British portraiture.

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Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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