Reference code
RAA/SEC/4/82/4
Title
F. Leighton, Isola di Capri, presso Napoli, to the President and Council
Date
09 Sep 1875
Level
Item
Extent & medium
6pp.
Previous reference codes
602, RAC 1, LE 5
Content Description
Leighton expresses his sense of honour at being appointed the Royal Academy's representative at the
Michelangelo centenary, but explains that the work he has on hand before his departure from Italy has made it impossible for him to attend. He encloses a copy of an official letter [in Italian] explaining his decision.