Paper relating to the resignation of Augustus John
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Paper relating to the resignation of Augustus John
RA Collection: Archive
Archive context
Reference code
RAA/SEC/10/40/4
Title
Paper relating to the resignation of Augustus John
Date
28 Apr 1938
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
The paper appears to be an official statement on John's resignation.
Content Description
The paper deals with John's record on the Selection Committee and service on Council. The paper expresses surprise that his first comment on the Summer Exhibition after 17 years at the Royal Academy should have been to resign.