Reference code
LEI/44/13
Title
Frederic Leighton, 2 Holland Park Road, to Church
Date
[1886]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
In October 1886 Hughes penned an article critical of Leighton and the Royal Academy in the Pall Mall Gazette.
Content Description
Regarding samples sent to him by the "semi-lunatic"
Nathan Hughes (who has apologised for the
Pall Mall episode). Hughes wishes to say in a circular that the P.R.A. "approves of" paints that he prepares.