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When was Joshua Reynolds born?

  • 16 July 1723

  • 12 June 1732

  • 18 August 1777

  • 30 November 1753

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Joshua Reynolds was born on 16 July 1723 in Plympton, Devon, England. He was a portrait painter who is considered to be one of the most important British painters of the 18th century. His work is characterized by its realism and attention to detail. Reynolds was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts and served as its president from 1768 to 1792.
Brushstrokes of Genius: Unraveling the Artistry of Joshua Reynolds

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