Reference code
RAA/SEC/2/13/2
Title
W. Beechey, George Street, Hanover Square, [to the Secretary]
Date
08 Apr 1796
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Previous reference codes
members' files
Historical Background
There was a meeting of Council on 8 April 1796, but there is no reference to this letter and the ensuing correspondence in the minutes.
Content Description
Requesting that the Secretary deliver an enclosed letter to the Council immediately, 8 April 1796, enclosing a letter from Beechey to the Council, in which, referring to a request from the Hanging Committee that he withdraw one of his whole length paintings from the exhibition on grounds of lack of space after
Hoppner had consented to do the same, he asked therefore to withdraw all his pictures.