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1962-174, Print
The Exhibition of Royal Academy, 1787
1962-174, Print

The Exhibition of Royal Academy, 1787

Date1787
Engraver Pierre Antoine Martini
After work by Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Publisher Antonio Cesare Poggi
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper
DimensionsOverall: 15 × 21in. (38.1 × 53.3cm) Other (Plate): 12 5/8 × 19 1/2in. (32.1 × 49.5cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1962-174
DescriptionLower margin reads: "H. Ramberg del.t/ P.A. Martini Parm's[?] / THE EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY/ Publish'd as the Act directs July 1 1787 by the Proprietor N.o 7 S.t Georges Row Oxford Road"
Label TextThe great room at Somerset House is crowded with visitors. In the central foreground is the Prince of Wales, holding his hat, cane, and catalogue. Next to him is Sir Joshua Reynolds, holding his ear trumpet and pointing out the pictures. There is much by-play among the visitors. The pictures are numbered and can be identified with the R. A. Catalogue.