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Clotworthy Skeffington, Later 1st Earl of Massereene
StyleRococo
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British artist Joshua Reynolds painted this portrait of Clotworthy Skeffington, who later became the 1st Earl of Massereene. Reynolds was the leading portrait painter of 18th-century England and first president of the Royal Academy.
His portraits typically combined elegant poses with references to classical art, lifting his sitters to heroic status. This work remains in a private collection.
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About Clotworthy Skeffington, Later 1st Earl of Massereene
Joshua Reynolds created this portrait. He was Britain's most celebrated portrait painter in the 18th century You can see it at Private Collection.
You can see it at Private Collection in Unknown, Unknown. Joshua Reynolds created it. Reynolds was the leading portrait painter of 18th-century England and first president of the Royal Academy.
Joshua Reynolds was the first president of the Royal Academy and Britain's leading portrait painter. He heightened portraiture by incorporating classical poses and grand manner compositions.
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