The Life and Discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds is a book written by the renowned artist Sir Joshua Reynolds. The book was first published in 1853, and it is an autobiographical account of Reynolds' life and his artistic philosophy. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Reynolds' life, from his early years in Plympton, Devonshire, to his rise as one of the most prominent artists of his time. Reynolds provides a detailed account...