UNIT 3
British Painting
Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse
- What artistic trend does Sir Joshua Reynolds belong to? Why?
- What is the subject of his canvas “Mrs. Siddons as the tragic muse”?
- Why did Joshua Reynolds depict Mrs. Siddons as the tragic muse?
- What is interesting about the composition of the masterpiece?
- What is the picture remarkable for?