Reference code
LAW/1/23
Title
Sophia Lee, to Thomas Lawrence, 41 Jermyn Street
Date
[9 Nov 1790]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Jealousy was behind his failure to the be elected to the Royal Academy; she advises him to show no displeasure;
Gainsborough made the greatest error in his life by withdrawing from the
Royal Academy.