This book is a definitive reference guide to the history of the Royal Academy of Arts, one of Britain's most prestigious cultural institutions. Algernon Graves's painstaking research provides detailed biographical information and critical assessments of every artist who exhibited at the Academy between its founding in 1769 and the turn of the twentieth century. The book also includes reproductions of many of the most important works featured in the exhibitions, making it a valuable visual resource for art historians and enthusiasts. An essential addition to any library on the history of British art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.