Title

The Royal Academy

Creator

Thomas Rowlandson

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Creation Date

1808

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

3.75 x 5.25, 5 x 7.5 (in frame)

Credit Line

Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015

Accession Number

2015.30

Provenance

Published by Rudolph Ackermann from "Microcosm of London" vol 1. copyright Royal Academy

Creator Biography

Thomas Rowlandson, British, born in Old Jewry, London, England, 1757-1827.

Description

Hand-colored engraving of figures in formal wear milling around in a crowded room with high ceilings and walls lined with impressive, grand paintings in ornate gilt frames.