Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Sub-series
Ref No	MS 30/24/4
Title	Correspondence from Sir Joshua Reynolds to James Beattie
Date	1782 - 1791
Extent	4 items
Administrative History	Sir Joshua Reynolds [1723-1792]. Portrait painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Beattie first met him on his London visit in 1771. He painted an allegorical portrait of Beattie, "The Triumph of Truth", in 1773
Description	Letters from Sir Joshua Reynolds to James Beattie, regarding Beattie's 'Essay'; Reynold's technique of producing lines and his thoughts on beauty and habit. Two of the letters invite Beattie to dinner.
Access Status	Open

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