Wilfrid V. Herbert, Curator, Upper Schools of Painting, Royal Academy, to the President and Council

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Archive context

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Reference code

GAI/17

Title

Wilfrid V. Herbert, Curator, Upper Schools of Painting, Royal Academy, to the President and Council

Date

1 May 1901

Level

Item

Extent & medium

3 pieces

Content Description

He has in his possession a letter from Gainsborough to Reynolds [GAI/16] which belonged to his father, J.R. Herbert. He believes the letter was given to his father by John Flaxman. He had always intended to present it to the Academy, but is not in over affluent circumstances. He has been offered £15 or £20 for it.

Includes envelope and a card, carrying a quotation from GAI/16.