Reference code
RAA/SEC/10/3/1
Title
Minutes of a meeting to consider the preservation of no. 76 Charlotte Street, formerly occupied by John Constable, RA, and other suggestions for commemorating the artist's life
Date
26 Oct 1934
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces
Content Description
Minutes of a meeting convened by R. A. Walker, and chaired by
Sir William Llewellyn, PRA.
M. Fisher, RA,
W. W. Russell, RA and
T. Williams, RA were among those present. The meeting voted against the proposal to preserve the house, and a decision was taken to appoint a small committee to consider a public appeal for a memorial tablet either at St Paul's or the Royal Academy, with any balance remaining from the proceeds of the appeal to be applied to the award of a John Constable prize to students.