A TASTE OF SIN
In a way, he made himself much more approachable, humbling himself in the presence of masterpieces.
"This was the apex of French Romanticism," he spoke passionately about the painting of Medusa. "Like the Baroque era, romantics favored heavily dramatized scenes with intense stories. This entire painting curses a French Naval frigate that ignored their plea for help. It outlines the horrors that must have taken place there after."
I wasn't the only one to notice Felix's excitement. Everyone was gossiping about how Dr Reynolds was uncharacteristically lively, upbeat, almost electrified. Those hours he spoke to us about the paintings were truly well spent.