Taster talk: The Anatomy Professor
28 January 2019 5 - 5.15pm25 February 2019 1.15 - 1.30pm
The Tennant Gallery, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts
Free, no booking required.
The Anatomy Professor
Drop in for a free 15-minute talk to unearth the hidden stories of the Royal Academy.
Tainted by rumours of body-snatching and skulduggery, the controversial subject of anatomical instruction was introduced at the RA in 1768 with the appointment of influential physician William Hunter (1718-1783). Find out more about the Academy’s Professors of Anatomy in this short talk within the exhibition, The Anatomy Professor.
In this series of taster talks, encounter the stories behind the RA Collection and buildings from the perspective of the RA staff.
Taster talks are free and last 15 minutes. Ask a member of the team on site for further information.
Taster talks
In this series of taster talks, encounter the stories behind the RA’s remarkable Collection and buildings from the RA staff’s insider perspective.