, Mr Gainsborough to the Gentlemen of the Committee

Mr Gainsborough’s Compliments to The Gentlemen
of the Committee; and begs pardon for giving Them so much
trouble; but he has painted this Picture of The Princesses
in so tender a light, that notwithstanding he approves
very much of the established Line for strong Effects, he
cannot possibly consent to have it placed higher than
five feet and a half, because the likenesses, and work
of the picture will not be seen any higher; therefore,
at a word, he will not trouble the Gentlemen
against their inclination, but will beg the rest of
his Pictures back again.

Saturday Even.

, Mr Gainsborough to the Gentlemen of the Committee

To The Gentlemen of the Committee
Royal Academy

, Mr Gainsborough to the Gentlemen of the Committee

Mr Gainsborough to the Gentlemen of the Committee

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/2/35/2

Title

Mr Gainsborough to the Gentlemen of the Committee

Date

Saturday evening [10 Apr 1784]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1p.

Previous reference codes

G I 1 [?], 1184

Historical Background

Read at Council meeting of 10 April 1784 and transcribed in full (with slight variations) in the minutes. The Council decided to comply with Gainsborough's request.

Content Description

Gainsborough desires the return of his portrait of the royal princesses.