The English Masters: Reynolds

Overview

Blending authentic reenactments, expert commentary and on-location footage, this thought-provoking installment of the English Masters series explores the work of portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds. Inspired by the Old Masters while on an artistic pilgrimage to Italy, Reynolds wove those classical influences into a style -- dubbed "the Grand Style" -- that was all his own. Eventually, he would become one of the best-known artists in England.