• Portrait of Omai, c. 1776, by Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). Portrait of Omai, c. 1776, by Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). 5 years ago.
  • Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Omai. is now hanging in London’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) on loan, although not on public view (the gallery is still...
  • By Heloise Pinto. An export application submitted for Sir Joshua ReynoldsPortrait of Omai (c.1776) by its owner, Irish businessman John Magnier, was denied...
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the most sought-after painters of the day, captured Mai’s likeness in this imposing full-length portrait.
  • Supported by Christie’s, the National Portrait Gallery and Getty have jointly purchased Joshua ReynoldsPortrait of Mai (Omai). But who exactly was Mai?
  • The Portrait of Mai (Omai) is widely regarded as the finest portrait by one of Britain's greatest artists.
  • The outstanding 18th-century Portrait of Omai by Sir Joshua Reynolds exemplifies the importance of the export bar process.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds Portrait of Omai England (1776) Oil on canvas 236 × 145.5 cm (92.9 × 57.3 in) Mai (c.1751-1780), mistakenly known as Omai in Britain...
  • A temporary export bar has been placed on the Portrait of Omai by 18th century artist Sir Joshua Reynolds.