Sir Joshua Reynolds

222 works by Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Sir Joshua Reynolds was an English painter who specialised in portraits. The art critic John Russell called him one of the major European painters of the 18th century, while Lucy Peltz says he was "the leading portrait artist of the 18th-century and arguably one of the greatest artists in the history of art." He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting, which depended on idealisation of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts and was knighted by George III in 1769. He has been referred to as the 'master who revolutionised British Art.'

At a glance

Most of Sir Joshua Reynolds's work on the site falls under Figurative (125), Portraits (44), Drawings (39).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (52), Rococo (5).

Culture: English (229).

By orientation: 17 landscape, 216 portrait, 11 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1748 to 1802.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Sir Joshua Reynolds artworks does Archive Lane have?

222 public-domain artworks by Sir Joshua Reynolds are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Sir Joshua Reynolds?

Sir Joshua Reynolds is catalogued as English (born 1723, died 1792).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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