Sir Joshua Reynolds
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy.
Reynolds painted numerous self-portraits during his long career. This early example was probably painted just before Reynolds left for his study trip to Italy; at one time vertical in format it was reduced at top and bottom during the nineteenth century.
c. 1747-1749
Oil on canvas
635.0 x 743.0 mm
NPG 41
Image and text © National Portrait Gallery, 2022
