The Royal Academy possesses many works by the FOUNDATION MEMBERS, either presented by themselves or by others. Among these are (King George III. in his Coronation Robes) presented by the Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes (Royal Founder. His own Portrait as D.C.L.) Sir Joshua Reynolds Sir W. Chambers. Francis Cotes . Joseph Wilton George Barret Sir Wm. Chambers. George M. Moser Charles Catton Benjamin West Paul Sandby Samuel Wale William Tyler presented by himself. Frank Hayman: presented in 1837. Guiseppe Marchi: presented by H. Edridge in 1821. (Portrait of M. Bloomfield, Surgeon: presented by Sir J. Portraits of his father and of W. Hoare, R.A., in crayons. None. The paintings for the ceiling of the Council Chamber Portrait of himself: presented by J. Neeld, Esq., 1830. None. Mason Chamberlin. Portrait of W. Hunter, M.D. None. His own Portrait: presented by Mr. J. Archer, 1808. Shipping. Drawing for the Diploma. Portrait of himself. None. Small Equestrian Statue of King George III. (Composition, Invention, Design, and Colouring; four oval Two Flower-pieces (Several portraits and crayon drawings: presented by his son, Prince Hoare. Among other works preserved in the Academy are the following: The Royal Academicians in General Assembly under the Presidentship of Benjamin West. The large picture painted by Henry Singleton (engraved) presented by P. Hardwick, R.A. Busts by T. Banks, R.A., of himself and Sir. J. Reynolds (terra cotta). Bust of J. Wilton, R.A., by Roubiliac (a cast) presented by Lady Chambers. George IV., by Chantrey, presented by Lady Chantrey. Models in plaster by J. Wilton, R.A., presented by Lady Chambers. Medallions by J. Flaxman, presented by Miss Flaxman. Bas-relief by J. Flaxman (a cast), the Rape of Ganymede. Portrait of John Opie, R.A., by himself, presented by H. Thomson, R.A. Studies by Thomas Stothard, R.A., and a very extensive (if not complete) collection of engravings from his designs, formed by Sir Richard Westmacott, R.A. By or after Ancient Masters : A bas-relief in marble by Michael Angelo: presented by Sir G. Beaumont. A copy from Pavia of The Last Supper' of L. da Vinci, made by his favourite pupil, Marco D'Oggioni. Copies of Raffaelle's cartoons made by Sir J. Thornhill for the Duke of Bedford. Copies of works by Raffaelle, Rubens, &c., presented by Lady Bassett and others. A large collection of models, casts, bas-reliefs, books on art, prints, drawings, &c., both ancient and modern: presented by H.R.H. the late Prince Regent, the Duke of Dorset, the Earl of Bessborough, Charles Townley, N. Marchant, R.A., and others. Memorials of Artists &c.: The first Presidential chair of the Royal Academy. Sir J. Reynolds's palette (presented by J. Constable, R.A.) and his easel. Hogarth's palette (presented by Turner) and his maul-stick (presented by Mr. J. Hall). Sir Thos. Lawrence's palettes. |