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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[@jennyhirschowitz1999]

Classic example of Eurocentric colonial Orientalism….. it is well worth reading the great Edward Said’s materpiece “Orientalism” for a deeper understanding of the complexities of this singular portrait by Sir Joshua……. Worth another lecture better intellectually informed. This portrait remains dearest to me at The National, on every visit. Over the years, thank you for your channel. Miss Jenny (music teacher, Manhattan)

[@HENITalks]

Many thanks for reaching out and sharing this with us @jennyhirschowitz1999

[@Raeprim]

This channel is amazing.

[@anabelsuerodegonzalez3061]

Excellent series of the Story of Portraiture. I am enjoying watching all of them! Thank you Heni Talks.