Reference code
RAA/GA/8/6
Title
Report of the Committee on the Royal Commission
Date
1862
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 document, 1p.
Previous reference codes
RAA/GA/8/14, RAA/GA/8/7, and 389
Historical Background
The Committee on the Royal Commission of 1863 'to inquire into the present position of the Royal Academy in relation to the Fine Arts, and into the circumstances and conditions under which it occupies a portion of the National Gallery, and to suggest such Measures as may be required to render it more useful in promoting art and in improving and developing public taste', was appointed by the General Assembly of 10 December 1862, and met on 13 January 1863 and on eight subsequent occasions.
Content Description
The report briefly describes the composition and work of the Committee and records that the Committee "desire before separating to record their approbation of the important services rendered on this occasion by the Registrar". The document is initialed by the President,
Sir Charles Lock Eastlake.
Available Copies
The report is entered verbatim into the General Assembly minutes.