You are never to lose sight of nature; the instant you do, … - Joshua Reynolds

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You are never to lose sight of nature; the instant you do, you are all abroad, at the mercy of every gust of fashion, without knowing or seeing the point to which you ought to steer.

Joshua Reynolds

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Sir Joshua Reynolds, RA, FRS, FRSA (July 16 1723 – February 23 1792) was an English artist, a founder member of the Literary Club, and the first President of the Royal Academy.

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Alternative Names: Sir Joshua Reynolds • Sir Reynolds • Sir Joshua Reynolds RA • S. J. Reynolds • S.J. Reynolds • Sir Jos Reynolds • Mr. Reynolds • Sir J. Reynodds • Sir Josh. Reynolds • Sir J Reynolds • Sir J R • J. Reynolds • Sir Joshua • Sir J. Reynolds • Sir Jos. Reynolds • Reynolds • J Reynolds • Jos. Reynolds • Sir Josue Reynolds

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It must be remembered that painting is not the mere gratification of sight.

The art of seeing Nature, or in other words, the art of using Models, is in reality the great object, the point to which all our studies are directed.

Genius is supposed to be a power of producing excellencies, which are out of the reach of the rules of art; a power which no precepts can teach, and which no industry can acquire.

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