J.R.was a great English painter.He was born in Devonshire in the south of England in 1723.His father was a school teacher.Joshua learned to paint in London and in Italy.People liked the portraits which Reynolds painted.He worked much in Italy and visited many cities where he painted. He became famous portrait painter. In 1768 Reynolds became the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts.He made a whole gallery of portraits of the most famous people. In 1792 the great English painter died.
Dear Anton, I'm writing to you from London. This is really a great city with its old cathedrals, churches, palaces and museums . I took some pictures of London. Most of all I enjoyed going on а river trip down the Thames. We saw the Houses of Parliament along the north bank of the Thames. The clock tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big hour bell known as «Big Ben». We saw the Tower of London near Tower Bridge. We also visited Buckingham Palace where the Queen lives. Tonight we are going to the London Eye and Trafalgar Square. By the way, we are lucky with the weather. No rain! The days are warm and sunny. I enjoy doing the sights very much. When I return home come to me to see all the pics. See you soon, Sasha
