Analysis of Reynolds Style Image Model Prompts

Executive Summary

This analysis examines a collection of 20 prompts used to train a generative image model specializing in historical portrait paintings in the style of Reynolds (indicated by the trigger phrase "r3yn0lds style"). The model appears to be trained to generate 18th-century portrait paintings reminiscent of Sir Joshua Reynolds' work, featuring aristocratic subjects in formal poses, elaborate period clothing, and classical settings.

Trigger Words and Common Phrases

Primary Style Trigger

• "r3yn0lds style" - The most significant trigger phrase, appearing at the beginning of every prompt, indicating the artistic style (a deliberate misspelling of "Reynolds style" using the number "3")

Secondary Style Indicators

• "this painting appears to be a goache oil painting" - Appears at the end of every prompt, suggesting the specific painting medium and technique

Scene Introduction Phrases

• "The video depicts" - Appears in every prompt, despite describing still paintings rather than videos

• "historical scene" or "historical portrait" - Common descriptors establishing the period setting

Subject Matter Analysis

Portrait Subjects

1. Military/Royal Figures (predominant)

   • Male subjects in red military uniforms with gold embellishments

   • Figures with swords, formal poses (hand on hip)

   • Subjects wearing medals, epaulettes, and other military regalia

2. Aristocratic Women

   • Women in elegant gowns (white, blue, or red)

   • Elaborate hairstyles, often with tiaras or decorative headpieces

   • Formal poses in garden settings

3. Children/Youth

   • Boy in medieval armor with dogs

   • Formal attire suggesting nobility

Common Settings

1. Outdoor Garden Scenes (most frequent)

   • Natural backgrounds with trees and greenery

   • Classical architectural elements (columns, statues)

   • Dramatic cloudy skies

2. Indoor Formal Settings

   • Studies with scholarly items (globes, books)

   • Grand rooms with ornate decorations and red curtains

Common Props and Elements

• Animals: Horses, dogs (appearing as companions)

• Weapons: Swords, shotguns (as status symbols)

• Clothing: Red military coats, white shirts, elegant gowns

• Accessories: Hats, walking sticks, crowns, flags

Prompt Structure Analysis

Every prompt follows an identical structure:

1. Style trigger: "r3yn0lds style, ."

2. Introduction: "The video depicts..."

3. Detailed description of subject, attire, pose, and setting

4. Medium specification: "this painting appears to be a goache oil painting"

Example Prompt Breakdown:

r3yn0lds style, . [STYLE TRIGGER]
The video depicts a historical scene with a man dressed in a red military uniform standing next to a brown horse. [SUBJECT & BASIC SCENE]
The man is wearing a white shirt and black boots, holding the horse's reins. [CLOTHING & POSE DETAILS]
The setting appears to be outdoors, with a tree trunk and greenery in the background. [SETTING DETAILS]
The overall atmosphere suggests a period piece or a reenactment of a historical event., [MOOD/CONTEXT]
this painting appears to be a goache oil painting [MEDIUM SPECIFICATION]

Capability Mapping

The image model appears capable of generating:

1. Single Portraits

   • Military figures in formal poses

   • Aristocratic women in elegant attire

   • Scholarly figures in contemplative poses

2. Dual Subject Compositions

   • Man with horse

   • Person with dog(s)

   • Man and woman together

3. Various Historical Settings

   • Outdoor gardens with classical elements

   • Natural landscapes with dramatic skies

   • Indoor studies and formal rooms

4. Different Emotional Tones

   • Serious, contemplative poses

   • Dramatic battle scenes

   • Serene garden settings

Anomalies and Curiosities

1. Video Reference: Despite generating still paintings, all prompts begin with "The video depicts" - suggesting these prompts might have been adapted from video caption data or are intended to work within a system that normally processes video content

2. Mixed Media Terminology: The phrase "goache oil painting" combines two different painting techniques (gouache and oil), which is technically incorrect but might be intentional for the model's training

3. Limited Color Palette: Strong preference for red garments (particularly military coats), suggesting a stylistic limitation or intentional aesthetic choice aligned with Reynolds' work

4. Nude Subject: Only one prompt (#10) references a nude subject, suggesting limited training for this type of content

Conclusion

This image model has been specifically trained to generate historical portrait paintings in the style of Sir Joshua Reynolds (using the "r3yn0lds style" trigger). It specializes in formal 18th-century portraiture featuring aristocratic and military subjects in classical settings. The consistent prompt structure and repeated phrases suggest a carefully curated training dataset focused on a narrow artistic domain rather than general-purpose image generation.

The model would be particularly useful for generating period-appropriate portraits for historical projects, educational materials about 18th-century art and society, or decorative images mimicking classical portraiture.