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Royal Academy Exhibition Collection

Step into the world of art and royalty at the Royal Academy Exhibition

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Prince of Wales and Sir Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1787 (engraving)

The Prince of Wales and Sir Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1787 (engraving)
1057264 The Prince of Wales and Sir Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1787 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1621216 Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Viaticum', from the Picture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Viaticum", from the Picture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1596561 " Viaticum", from the Picture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Viaticum")

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Sanctuary, 'from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Sanctuary, "from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1589285 " Sanctuary, " from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Holyoake, William (1834-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sanctuary)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Shelley Monuments (b / w photo)

The Shelley Monuments (b / w photo)
1614924 The Shelley Monuments (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shelley Monuments. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 May 1892)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Young Englands Sister, 'by G Halse, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Young Englands Sister, "by G Halse, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1625797 " Young Englands Sister, " by G Halse, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Young Englands Sister)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Opening Buds, by G Halse, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Opening Buds, by G Halse, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1595483 Opening Buds, by G Halse, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening Buds, by G Halse)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'The Lady in Comus, 'by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"The Lady in Comus, "by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1104112 " The Lady in Comus, " by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Lady in Comus)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving)

The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1103969 The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Country Cousins at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Country Cousins at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1591283 Country Cousins at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Cousins at the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Her Daughters Legacy, 'from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Her Daughters Legacy, "from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1590574 " Her Daughters Legacy, " from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Hacker, Arthur (1858-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Her Daughters Legacy)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Man of Law, from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

The Man of Law, from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1590571 The Man of Law, from the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man of Law, from the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Loading Sand-Pas de Calais, Threatening Weather, 'from Last Years Royal Academy Exhibition

"Loading Sand-Pas de Calais, Threatening Weather, "from Last Years Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1588559 " Loading Sand-Pas de Calais, Threatening Weather, " from Last Years Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Beavis

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Quiet to Drive, and has been hunted, 'from the Group by J W Good in Last Years Royal Academy

"Quiet to Drive, and has been hunted, "from the Group by J W Good in Last Years Royal Academy Exhibition
1615895 " Quiet to Drive, and has been hunted, " from the Group by J W Good in Last Years Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Spring and Autumn, 'by F J Williamson, from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Spring and Autumn, "by F J Williamson, from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1621031 " Spring and Autumn, " by F J Williamson, from the late Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Shielding the Helpless, Group by the Late E B Stephens, ARA, in the Royal Academy Exhibition

Shielding the Helpless, Group by the Late E B Stephens, ARA, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1107095 Shielding the Helpless, Group by the Late E B Stephens, ARA, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Child and Swan'(Sculpture), by Js Westmacott, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Child and Swan"(Sculpture), by Js Westmacott, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1104036 " Child and Swan" (Sculpture), by Js Westmacott, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Model of a Group by C B Lawes, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Model of a Group by C B Lawes, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1595481 Model of a Group by C B Lawes, at the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of a Group by C B Lawes)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Grief, 'by R Siemering, Berlin, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Grief, "by R Siemering, Berlin, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1625798 " Grief, " by R Siemering, Berlin, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Grief)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'An Incident in the Revolution of 1792, 'in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"An Incident in the Revolution of 1792, "in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1625796 " An Incident in the Revolution of 1792, " in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Ouless, Walter William (1847-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Freshening Gale, Scarborough, Fishing-Boats returning to Harbour, 'in the Royal Academy Exhibition

"Freshening Gale, Scarborough, Fishing-Boats returning to Harbour, "in the Royal Academy Exhibition
1625829 " Freshening Gale, Scarborough, Fishing-Boats returning to Harbour, " in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Hayes

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1625608 Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Academy Exhibition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 May 1851)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1101270 Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Pictures for the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Pictures for the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1044980 Pictures for the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Nicol, John Watson (1856-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures for the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Illustrations of Statuary (engraving)

Illustrations of Statuary (engraving)
1622541 Illustrations of Statuary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of Statuary. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 May 1884)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Sketches of Pictures in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Sketches of Pictures in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1590468 Sketches of Pictures in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by Millais, John Everett (1826-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Nydia, the Blind Flower-Girl of Pompeii, gathering Flowers in the Garden of Glaucus, 'by C F Fuller

"Nydia, the Blind Flower-Girl of Pompeii, gathering Flowers in the Garden of Glaucus, "by C F Fuller
1588684 " Nydia, the Blind Flower-Girl of Pompeii, gathering Flowers in the Garden of Glaucus, " by C F Fuller, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Royal Academy Exhibition, London (engraving)

Royal Academy Exhibition, London (engraving)
5231001 Royal Academy Exhibition, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Academy Exhibition, London)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: 'Whittington'(Sculpture), by C R Birch, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"Whittington"(Sculpture), by C R Birch, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1104035 " Whittington" (Sculpture), by C R Birch, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Gibsons Statue of the Queen, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Gibsons Statue of the Queen, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1096016 Gibsons Statue of the Queen, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibsons Statue of the Queen)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Late Thomas Hood (engraving)

The Late Thomas Hood (engraving)
1095539 The Late Thomas Hood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Thomas Hood, from a Bust by E Davis, in the Present Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: The Exhibition Stare Case, c. 1800 (engraving)

The Exhibition Stare Case, c. 1800 (engraving)
BAL75678 " The Exhibition Stare Case", c.1800 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Sculpture: Chastity, by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving

Sculpture: Chastity, by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving

Background imageRoyal Academy Exhibition Collection: Sculpture: Chastity, by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving

Sculpture: Chastity, by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving



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Step into the world of art and royalty at the Royal Academy Exhibition. Dating back to 1787, this prestigious event has been graced by esteemed figures such as The Prince of Wales and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere through engravings that capture the essence of this grand occasion. Marvel at the intricate sculptures displayed within the exhibition halls. Each piece tells a unique story, showcasing the talent and creativity of renowned artists. One engraving depicts "Viaticum, " a captivating artwork that captivates viewers with its profound symbolism. Another engraving showcases "Sanctuary, " an ethereal masterpiece that transports you to another realm. The Shelley Monuments stand tall, immortalizing their subjects in black and white photography. These monuments pay homage to individuals who have left an indelible mark on history, reminding us of their enduring legacy. Gaze upon engravings like "Young Englands Sister" by G Halse or "Opening Buds" also by G Halse, both exhibited at the Royal Academy Exhibition. These artworks evoke emotions and provoke thought, leaving spectators mesmerized by their beauty. Journey further into this artistic wonderland with engravings capturing scenes from various exhibitions throughout history. Witness "The Lady in Comus" by J D Crittenden or explore portraits depicting Country Cousins immersed in conversation amidst vibrant displays. "The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy" engraving offers a glimpse into a significant moment when talented artists were welcomed into this esteemed institution, forever etching their names in art history. Discover hidden narratives behind each artwork showcased at this remarkable exhibition; one such example is captured in "Her Daughters Legacy. " This engraving invites contemplation on themes of heritage and inheritance while provoking introspection about our own legacies. Finally, immerse yourself in timeless classics like "The Man of Law. " This powerful engraving encapsulates societal norms and legal systems, inviting viewers to reflect on justice and its complexities.