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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Royal Academicians

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas)

The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas)
3327178 The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947) ; 290x225 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Lady with a Red Hat, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Lady with a Red Hat, 1918 (oil on canvas)
GLS219806 Lady with a Red Hat, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 102.9x77.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Thomas Day (oil on canvas)

Thomas Day (oil on canvas)
701604 Thomas Day (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Day (22 June 1748 - 28 September 1789) was a British author and abolitionist

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: William Morris on horseback, 1870 (drawing)

William Morris on horseback, 1870 (drawing)
8620230 William Morris on horseback, 1870 (drawing) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, UK; (add.info.: William Morris on horseback, 1870, Edward Burne Jones)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, William Morris gallery, London (photograph)

Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, William Morris gallery, London (photograph)
8620225 Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, William Morris gallery, London (photograph) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Unidentified subject, possibly Cupid's daughter by his forge, c.1857 (pen, pencil on paper)

Unidentified subject, possibly Cupid's daughter by his forge, c.1857 (pen, pencil on paper)
8620209 Unidentified subject, possibly Cupid's daughter by his forge, c.1857 (pen, pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: John Travers Cornwell, Boy 1st class (1900-1916), 20th century (oil)

John Travers Cornwell, Boy 1st class (1900-1916), 20th century (oil)
7337874 John Travers Cornwell, Boy 1st class (1900-1916), 20th century (oil) by McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927); 50.8x406.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Prison Ship York in Portsmouth Harbour, 1807 (etching)

Prison Ship York in Portsmouth Harbour, 1807 (etching)
7341890 Prison Ship York in Portsmouth Harbour, 1807 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 21.6x28.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The last of the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau'; the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 Decemeber 1914

The last of the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau'; the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 Decemeber 1914, about 16.15
7341747 The last of the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau'; the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 Decemeber 1914, about 16.15, c.1915-18 (wash, grey, heightened with white) by Wyllie

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Arctic tern and a wooden sextant found on Axel's Island, Spitsbergen, 20th century (watercolour)

Arctic tern and a wooden sextant found on Axel's Island, Spitsbergen, 20th century (watercolour)
7295533 Arctic tern and a wooden sextant found on Axel's Island, Spitsbergen, 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 25.1x35.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)

Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7342019 Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); 23.4x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds
5305262 Sir Joshua Reynolds.; (add.info.: Bust of Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) an English portrait painter of the "Grand Style". Dated 18th Century. 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337992 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 68.6x55.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas)

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337988 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 40.6x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848

Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)
MMM5460320 Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880). by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China)

View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)
MMM5467113 View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Tahiti: view of the province of Oparree, the island of Otaheite, and part of the island of Moorea

Tahiti: view of the province of Oparree, the island of Otaheite, and part of the island of Moorea
MMM5461904 Tahiti: view of the province of Oparree, the island of Otaheite, and part of the island of Moorea by Hodges, William (1744-97); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain)

Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
MMM5484884 Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The HMS Audacious, built in 1911-1913. Watercolor, 1913-1914 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

The HMS Audacious, built in 1911-1913. Watercolor, 1913-1914 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481700 The HMS Audacious, built in 1911-1913. Watercolor, 1913-1914 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Thames houseboat (England). Watercolor, 1901 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Thames houseboat (England). Watercolor, 1901 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481692 Thames houseboat (England). Watercolor, 1901 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The Hamble River (England) and boating. Watercolor, late 19th century

The Hamble River (England) and boating. Watercolor, late 19th century, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481666 The Hamble River (England) and boating. Watercolor, late 19th century, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: View of the Royal Naval College, in Greenwich (England), on the Thames, at sunset

View of the Royal Naval College, in Greenwich (England), on the Thames, at sunset
MMM5481652 View of the Royal Naval College, in Greenwich (England), on the Thames, at sunset, taken from Blackwall (opposite bank)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Search Bay (Research Bay, Tasmania, Australia), two crosses planted in flower beds with ships in

Search Bay (Research Bay, Tasmania, Australia), two crosses planted in flower beds with ships in the distance
MMM5481625 Search Bay (Research Bay, Tasmania, Australia), two crosses planted in flower beds with ships in the distance. Watercolor, 1907, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family

View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family
MMM5484519 View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family. Engraving (33.9x47.1 cm) from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), around 1785

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)

Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)
MMM5481719 Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1826-1902) with crew members lying on deck to assist with the cornering maneuver by Wyllie

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Characters on the beach, probably in Amble( France), with the silhouette of Fort Vauban in

Characters on the beach, probably in Amble( France), with the silhouette of Fort Vauban in the light of dusk
MMM5480568 Characters on the beach, probably in Amble( France), with the silhouette of Fort Vauban in the light of dusk by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 17.5x33.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)

Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341749 Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 50.7x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour

Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341734 Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Southampton at the Battle of Jutland, c.1916-18 (watercolour)

Southampton at the Battle of Jutland, c.1916-18 (watercolour)
7341730 Southampton at the Battle of Jutland, c.1916-18 (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 31.5x44.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The Teutonic leaving Liverpool, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Teutonic leaving Liverpool, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7339087 The Teutonic leaving Liverpool, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 91.5x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (woodburytype)

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (woodburytype)
8698274 Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (woodburytype) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Unknown photographer)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c.1830 (oil on panel)

Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c.1830 (oil on panel)
5861540 Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c.1830 (oil on panel) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Edwin Henry Landseer)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: An example of early nineteenth-century shop-front design, incorporating classic details in

An example of early nineteenth-century shop-front design, incorporating classic details in the manner of Sir John Soane
8647519 An example of early nineteenth-century shop-front design, incorporating classic details in the manner of Sir John Soane (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's, 1770 (engraving)

Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's, 1770 (engraving)
1577081 Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's, 1770 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Joshua Reynolds, English painter, 19th century (engraving)

Joshua Reynolds, English painter, 19th century (engraving)
3733417 Joshua Reynolds, English painter, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) an English painter, specialising in portraits

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Coal pickers on board a boat, lifting the coal cargo from the cargo hold using a pulley system

Coal pickers on board a boat, lifting the coal cargo from the cargo hold using a pulley system
MMM5481707 Coal pickers on board a boat, lifting the coal cargo from the cargo hold using a pulley system by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Plan of the Portsmouth shipyard (England) in 1850. Drawing and watercolor (65.5x79.5 cm)

Plan of the Portsmouth shipyard (England) in 1850. Drawing and watercolor (65.5x79.5 cm), from a 1906 compilation
MMM5480454 Plan of the Portsmouth shipyard (England) in 1850. Drawing and watercolor (65.5x79.5 cm), from a 1906 compilation, by D. Hucker (?)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Westminster Bridge, Parliament, and Big Ben, in London (England)

Westminster Bridge, Parliament, and Big Ben, in London (England). Watercolor, late 19th, early 20th century
MMM5481681 Westminster Bridge, Parliament, and Big Ben, in London (England). Watercolor, late 19th, early 20th century, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: The ship Victory, disappeared in 1744. Watercolor, circa 1900 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

The ship Victory, disappeared in 1744. Watercolor, circa 1900 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
MMM5481620 The ship Victory, disappeared in 1744. Watercolor, circa 1900 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds
5305260 Sir Joshua Reynolds.; (add.info.: Bust of Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) an English portrait painter of the "Grand Style". Dated 18th Century. 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRoyal Academicians Collection: Portrait of Rear Admiral Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), first Earl of Saint Vincent

Portrait of Rear Admiral Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), first Earl of Saint Vincent
MMM5464688 Portrait of Rear Admiral Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), first Earl of Saint Vincent, wearing the Order of the Bath ribbon, commanding the British fleet of Mediterrane in 1795 and 1797




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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Royal Academicians: A Glimpse into Masterpieces" Step into a world of artistic brilliance as we delve into the captivating works of renowned Royal Academicians. From the enchanting "Lady with a Red Hat, 1918 (oil on canvas)" to the mesmerizing "The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas), " these masterpieces transport us to different eras and evoke a myriad of emotions. One cannot help but be captivated by Ellen Terry's timeless beauty in her portrait from circa 1864. Painted delicately on strawboard using oil paints, this piece immortalizes her grace and allure for generations to admire. Intriguingly, another rendition titled "Lady with a Red Hat, 1918 (oil on canvas) (see also 219806)" showcases an artist's unique interpretation through vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes. This artwork invites viewers to unravel its hidden stories and contemplate its symbolism. Venturing further into nature's embrace, we encounter "The Vale of Llangollen (pen & brown ink on paper). " With every stroke of pen capturing picturesque landscapes in Wales, this piece transports us to serene realms where tranquility reigns supreme. Traveling across continents brings us closer to Malta's charm depicted in Catherine Greene's masterpiece from 1769. Through skillful use of oil paints on canvas, she immortalizes Malta's rich history and culture while leaving room for our imagination to wander within its depths. As we journey through time and space within artistry’s realm, Hampstead Heath beckons us with its scenic allure portrayed in "Hampstead Heath Looking Toward Harrow, " created around 1821. The fusion between oil paint applied meticulously onto paper then mounted onto canvas creates an ethereal ambiance that captures nature’s essence flawlessly. Meanwhile, "La Pensee" from 1880 mesmerizes us with its enigmatic beauty.