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Events in July 1723 1
1723 – 1792Joshua ReynoldsPortrait Painting · EnglandJoshua Reynolds (July 16, 1723 – February 23, 1792) was the most influential English painter of the 18th century and first President of the Royal Academy. He elevated portrait painting to the status of history painting.