Gift of the honorable Frances Rothschild and Loren Rothschild
A poet, essayist, philosopher, lexicographer, Samuel Johnson(1709 - 1784) is perhaps best known for his monumental undertaking of The dictionary of the English Language published in 1775. This intimate portrayal has long been regarded as a personal tribute to the writer by his friend, the painter Joshua Reynolds. It captures Johnson in a private moment, reading a book, hands tightly grasping the pages, eyes squinting to see the text. The energy with which Reynolds depicts Johnson almost devouring the words on the page vividly conveys his friend’s deep passion for knowledge.
Gift of the honorable Frances Rothschild and Loren Rothschild
A poet, essayist, philosopher, lexicographer, Samuel Johnson(1709 - 1784) is perhaps best known for his monumental undertaking of The dictionary of the English Language published in 1775. This intimate portrayal has long been regarded as a personal tribute to the writer by his friend, the painter Joshua Reynolds. It captures Johnson in a private moment, reading a book, hands tightly grasping the pages, eyes squinting to see the text. The energy with which Reynolds depicts Johnson almost devouring the words on the page vividly conveys his friend’s deep passion for knowledge.
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Samuel Johnson c. 1775
Joshua Reynolds (British 1723 - 1792)
Oil on canvas
Gift of the honorable Frances Rothschild and Loren Rothschild
A poet, essayist, philosopher, lexicographer, Samuel Johnson(1709 - 1784) is perhaps best known for his monumental undertaking of The dictionary of the English Language published in 1775. This intimate portrayal has long been regarded as a personal tribute to the writer by his friend, the painter Joshua Reynolds. It captures Johnson in a private moment, reading a book, hands tightly grasping the pages, eyes squinting to see the text. The energy with which Reynolds depicts Johnson almost devouring the words on the page vividly conveys his friend’s deep passion for knowledge.
Got some of the info via googling
You trying to read the text panel.
Life imitates art
It’s there if you zoom in. It’s both descriptive and a little funny.
I’m surprised there was that much detail after zooming in that I was able to read it.
Did you make the same face as Samuel Johnson while reading?
Haha…yeah pretty much.
Note: when I first read your comment I saw Samuel Jackson and thought you were talking about the actor. I was confused for a little bit.
Well he has an expressive face, too. I could see him reacting the same way as Samuel Johnson.
Samuel Johnson c. 1775
Joshua Reynolds (British 1723 - 1792)
Oil on canvas
Gift of the honorable Frances Rothschild and Loren Rothschild
A poet, essayist, philosopher, lexicographer, Samuel Johnson(1709 - 1784) is perhaps best known for his monumental undertaking of The dictionary of the English Language published in 1775. This intimate portrayal has long been regarded as a personal tribute to the writer by his friend, the painter Joshua Reynolds. It captures Johnson in a private moment, reading a book, hands tightly grasping the pages, eyes squinting to see the text. The energy with which Reynolds depicts Johnson almost devouring the words on the page vividly conveys his friend’s deep passion for knowledge.
Got some of the info via googling
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