After Sir Joshua Reynolds

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After Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Age of Innocence
inscribed on reverse 'after Sir Jos', signed with initials and inscribed 'after Sir Josa Reynolds ML' on obverse, gilt-metal frame with ribbon surmount
oval, 31/8 in. (80 mm.) high
See Plate 1 for Illustration

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Lot Essay

Reynolds painting was engraved by J. Grozer in 1794 with the title The Age of Innocence. The sitter is believed to be Offy, the daughter of the painter's favourite niece, born in 1782. The most famous version of this painting is now in the Tate Gallery.

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