Letter from J. Hoppner to Benjamin West , esq., Historical painter to his Majesty

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/1/81

Title

Letter from J. Hoppner to Benjamin West , esq., Historical painter to his Majesty

Date

c. 1785

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece, 1p.

Previous reference codes

SB 67 b

Content Description

Hoppner accuses West of having been busy with his reputation, so that it becomes necessary for Hoppner to justify himself. He therefore gives West notice that he shall publish, in the course of the week, a dispassionate statement of the obligations he has to West "for a fancied ill returne, in which I am so boldly taxed by you with ingratitude."

Acquisition Details

Presented by Sir Edward Poynter.