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Gertrude Hermes RA

Angelica Kauffman RA, Design (detail)

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A “female invasion” 250 years in the making

The RA started out with two female Academicians, then took over a century to elect any more. As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, we take a look back at the women who fought the odds to be a part of our history – and the ones helping to secure our future.