Hny. Thomson, 15 Newman St., to Sir Thomas

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/3/300

Title

Hny. Thomson, 15 Newman St., to Sir Thomas

Date

15 Jun 1821

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

The letter relates to the acquisition by the Royal Academy of the copy of Leonardo's Last Supper, attributed to (among others) Marco D'Oggiono.

Content Description

He congratulates Lawrence on the decision reached last night at the General meeting of the Academy; it will show the world that artists are the real patrons.

Associated Material

PNT 03/1230 The Last Supper