This elegant 1973 British commemorative pair honors Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792), founding president of the Royal Academy and one of England’s greatest portrait painters.
The 3p stamp features his celebrated Self-Portrait, highlighting Reynolds’ mastery of shadow, composition, and character study.
The 7½p stamp presents Nelly O’Brien, a refined 18th-century portrait known for its warm tonality and gentle realism.
Both stamps showcase Britain’s commitment to art-themed issues of the 1970s and are sought after by collectors for their rich color reproduction and cultural significance.
A fine addition to any thematic collection on art, painters, British heritage, or 18th-century portraiture.