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SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. A Literary Party at Sir Joshua Reynolds s
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SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. A Literary Party at Sir Joshua Reynolds s
SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784).
English man of letters. A Literary Party at Sir Joshua Reynolds s. Mezzotint, 1858, by John Sartain, after a painting by James William Edmund Doyle, featuring (left-to-right) James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, Sir Joshua Reynolds, David Garrick, Edmund Burke, Pasquale di Paoli, Charles Burney, Thomas Warton, and Oliver Goldsmith
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Auchinleck Boswell Burke Celebration Chandelier David Dinner Doyle Edmund Garrick Goldsmith Johnson Joshua Literary Lord Man Of Letters Mezzotint Oliver Party Pasquale Reynolds Room Samuel Sartain William Writer Burney Paoli Warton
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This print captures a momentous literary gathering at Sir Joshua Reynolds's residence, featuring the esteemed Samuel Johnson. Known as an English man of letters, Johnson is seated prominently in the center, surrounded by a distinguished group of intellectuals and artists from the 18th century. The atmosphere is filled with intellectual energy and camaraderie as these brilliant minds engage in lively conversation. To Johnson's left sits James Boswell, his faithful biographer and friend, while on his right is Sir Joshua Reynolds himself, renowned for his exceptional portrait paintings. Other notable figures present include David Garrick, the celebrated actor; Edmund Burke, the influential philosopher; Pasquale di Paoli; Charles Burney; Thomas Warton; and Oliver Goldsmith. The room exudes elegance with its grand chandelier illuminating their animated faces. It serves as a testament to the vibrant literary scene of that era where ideas flowed freely amidst fine dining and conviviality. This mezzotint reproduction beautifully captures this historical moment through John Sartain's skilled craftsmanship after James William Edmund Doyle's original painting. Whether you are an admirer of literature or history enthusiast, this remarkable print transports you back to a time when intellectual pursuits thrived within such gatherings. Displaying it in your home or office will undoubtedly spark conversations about these influential figures who shaped English literature and culture during this golden age of enlightenment.
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