Royal Academy Instrument of Foundation (1768) [ Practices / People ]
… and architecture, have most humbly represented by memorial unto the King that they are desirous of establishing a Society for promoting the Arts of Design, and earnestly soliciting his Majesty's patronage and assistance in carrying … his Majesty, therefore, desirous of encouraging every useful undertaking, doth hereby institute and establish the said Society, under the name and title of the Koyal Academy of Arts in London, graciously declaring himself the patron, … which have been most humbly laid before his Majesty, and received his royal approbation and assent. 1o. The said Society shall consist of forty members only, who shall be called Academicians of the Royal Academy; they shall all of …
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