Reference code
LAW/4/138
Title
John Allen, Master of Dulwich Collge, to Sir Thomas [Lawrence]
Date
31 Jul 1823
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
A distinguished Academician has made a copy of one the the Dulwich paintings on loan to
Somerset House, engravings of this copy are now on sale at the shop of
W.B. Cooke; he says this is not the first time the Academician has made so free with works beloning to the College; the College will not take legal action but wants it understood that the pictures are private property; he encloses resolutions safeguarding the College's rights [not found].
Associated Material
The resolutions mentioned in the letter are written into the Council minutes for 7 Oct 1823, RAA/PC/1/6, p.372.