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 … - Joshua Reynolds

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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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About Joshua Reynolds

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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