W.P. Frith, London, to T. Miller
RA Collection: Archive
Archive context
Reference code
236/43/6
Title
W.P. Frith, London, to T. Miller
Date
23 Jan 1853
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
That 'Quillebeuf', by Turner (acquired by Miller), is a splendid picture, mentions the Turners and Claudes at the National Gallery, eulogises Turner; Birchill has not called on Mulready; describes working on his picture, his thoughts on painting and the politics of the Academy, mentioning an opinion voiced by Egg; provides news of how his friends progress, mentioning Egg, Phillip, Webster and Mulready ("a queer varmint"); Mr. Eden is keen to have the picture through the agency of Ansdell, but shall not.