A Discourse, Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy, on the Distribution of the Prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788, By the President.
London. Printed by Thomas Cadell, Printer to the Royal Academy. 1789. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 4to. 27cm, First Edition, 26p., rebound in quarter brown morocco, raised bands, marbled boards, mansucript paper label, half title slightly dust soiled else fine condition. (cgc) ~ One of fifteen lectures delivered between 1769 and 1790 by the founder and first president of the Royal Academy, Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). President from 1768 to 1792, his discourses are noted for their sensitivity and perception. This Discourse is particularly a tribute to founding Royal Academy member, Thomas Gainsborough who had died in August, 1788. A scarce copy in attractive modern bindings. Item #37211
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