Royal Academy Instrument of Foundation (1768) [ Practices / People ]
… in Great Britain ; and not members of any other society of artists established in London. 2ndo. It is his Majesty's pleasure that the following forty persons be the original members of the said Society, viz.: JOSHUA REYNOLDS J. … be properly qualified ; his salary shall be sixty pounds a year, and he shall continue in office during his Majesty's pleasure. 7mo. There shall be a Keeper of the Royal Academy, elected by ballot, from amongst the Academicians ; he shall … allotted him in the Royal Academy, where he shall constantly reside ; and he shall continue in office during the King's pleasure. 8to. There shall be a Treasurer of the Royal Academy,who, as the King is graciously pleased to pay all …
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