Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723-1792, Painter [obverse]
Kirk, John · British
1773
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 3275 × 3275px
Description
The image shows a medallion featuring a side profile of a man's head and shoulders. The medallion is inscribed with "SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS" around the edge and "KIRK.F" beneath the bust. The medallion is crafted from a brownish metal with distinct, sculpted features including curly hair and neck drapery. The relief work creates depth and texture.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).