Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London
London, UK
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Museum Address
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD, UK
London, UK
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The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by George III with Joshua Reynolds as its first president. It occupies Burlington House on Piccadilly, a Palladian mansion expanded over the centuries. The RA operates as an independent institution led by practicing artists and architects.
The permanent collection includes Michelangelo's Taddei Tondo, the only marble sculpture by Michelangelo in the United Kingdom, and a self-portrait by Reynolds. The annual Summer Exhibition, running since 1769, is the world's longest-running open-submission art show. A 2018 expansion by David Chipperfield connected Burlington House to Burlington Gardens, doubling the exhibition space.
Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London in London, UK houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by George Stubbs. Notable works include Frontal view of the skeleton of a horse, study No. 10 from 'The Anatomy of the Horse'.
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Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London is located in London, UK. The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by George III with Joshua Reynolds as its first president.
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by George III with Joshua Reynolds as its first president. The RA operates as an independent institution led by practicing artists and architects.The permanent collection includes Michelangelo's Taddei Tondo, the only marble sculpture by Michelangelo in the United Kingdom, and a self-portrait by Reynolds.
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by George III with Joshua Reynolds as its first president. The museum is in London, UK, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
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