[copy] J.M.W. Turner, to John Taylor

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

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Reference code

AND/14/171

Title

[copy] J.M.W. Turner, to John Taylor

Date

9 Jan 1811

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

Turner refers to Taylor's published account of his first lecture at the Royal Academy of Arts. Bourgeois had died the previous day.

Content Description

He is very appreciative of the notice given by Taylor of his "endeavours" the previous night. He also notes Taylor's remembrance of Sir Francis Bourgeois.

Available Copies

AND/15/5