The Portrait of Mai | HENI Talks and The National Portrait Gallery

HENI Talks in collaboration with the ‪@nationalportraitgallery‬ explores the importance of Sir Joshua Reynolds’ spectacular Portrait of Mai (Omai).

Dr Lucy Peltz, explains in detail, Sir Joshua Reynolds’ majestic painting which holds a pivotal place in global art history, depicting the first Polynesian to visit Britain, and is widely regarded as the finest portrait by one of Britain’s greatest artists.

Dr Lucy Peltz is Head of Collection Displays (Tudor to Regency) and Senior Curator 18th Century Collections at the National Portrait Gallery London.

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