Reference code
236/46/18
Title
W.P. Frith, 7 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater, to T. Miller
Date
3 May 1865
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
Gives an up-beat assessment of the
Royal Academy exhibition, is sorry Miller could not attend the dinner; Knight revealed the reason Council neglected to invite him, explains; puffs himself with the success of the "Marriage" and gives details; gives a critique of the exhibition, mentioning
Phillip,
Millais,
Elmore,
Wells,
Richmond,
Thorburn,
Sir Edwin,
Pettie,
Orchardson,
Ward,
Goodall,
Roberts,
Stanfield,
Ansdell,
Davis and
Linnell; great painters are never spoilt by success, unlike good painters.