Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865

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Marked "Private." Eastlake informs Redgrave that the commissioners have met to discuss a drawing he has submitted to them. The composition, he writes, has been approved but the commission wishes Redgrave to alter the figure of the Prince. The commission finds fault in the position of the sword and the figure's stance. Although Eastlake does not yet write in an official capacity, he wishes Redgrave to know of these changes ahead of time so that he can gain a head start on the corrections.

Scope and Contents: Eastlake discusses the matter of increasing the number of Royal Academy Associate engravers. Eastlake suggests rewording the Academy's rules, so that, "'There shall be another order of numbers not exceeding six in number who shall be called associate engravers of the Royal Academy'" is changed to "There shall be another supernumerary class of members not exceeding six in number consisting of associates to be called associate engravers of the Royal Academy and of Academicians to be called...

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"My dear Sir, In reply to your note of this date I beg pray that I shall be happy to attend at Marlborough House on Thursday next at or soon after 10 o'clock. Mr Maclise [Daniel Maclise] whom I have contacted will be very happy to meet me there at that time. I remain my dear sir, yours faithfully, C.L. Eastlake."

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"My Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated the 11th last with its inclosure. I have replied to the letter form Mr. Wightman, the Hon. Secy of the Sheffield School of last saying that I shall be prepared to act in conjunction with you & Mr Maclise as soon as Iearn that the works to which the premiums are to be adjudged at Marlbro' House. I remain my dear Sir, yours faithfully, C.L. Eastlake."

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"My dear Sir, I read part of your letter which I received yesterday from Mrs Merrifield, of Dorset Gardens, Brighton. Forgive what she says about a request coming from the P.R.A. and adjust [?] her if you can. I am very sorry to add to your many correspondents on business matters but a word form you to an intelligent clerk will I hope suffice. Faithfully yours, C.L. Eastlake."

Scope and Contents: Marked "Private." "My Dear Sir, A short conversation with you recently will have prepared you for the accompanying official letter. It should be further explained that the pictures are to be painted in oil and on a moveable material (not on the wall) - but whether on cloth or wood has not been determined but if the artist had no objection I think that wood would be fittest for the purpose. It is not absolutely necessary that one artist should execute the whole - the advantage of one might be...

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"My Dear Sir, I have seen Mr Maclise and find that he will be ready to attend tomorrow with me at Gore House if the works are sufficiently arranged for us to begin our examination & above all if it suits your convenience to meet us. Be so good as to let me have an answer by bearer - or if not at home some time today. I will take care to inform Mr Maclise in time. I remain, My dear Sir, Yours faithfully, C.L. Eastlake."

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"My dear Sir, I had already intended to propose that the Academy, as a Body, should subscribe to the memorial to the Prince. The amount can be considered in due time. I am glad you have thought of it & I trust there will be no difference of opinion on such a subject. I am happy to find that we shall have the pleasure of your company on the 29th. Faithfully yours, C.L. Eastlake."

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"My Dear Sir, I had better not have troubled you to send the paintings from statues to the academy - the sculptors on the council, not understanding the foreshortenings, abused the works as below criticism & the painters had nothing to say in their favour except out of politeness to me. So ends this episode. The works are left to be sent for by the Department, & again I regret having given you needless trouble. Yours faithfully, C.L. Eastlake."

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Testimonial on behalf of Richard Redgrave's qualifications to fill the position of Drawing Master at Addiscombe, as signed by Pickersgill, Mulready, Eastlake, Briggs, Cooper, Baily, and Etty.

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The archive comprises approximately 400 autograph letters, from upwards of 120 correspondents, addressed to Richard Redgrave (1804-1888).

Scope and Contents: The album was compiled by Henry Sanford Bicknell. It includes letters to David Roberts from William Allan, Samuel Austin, Edward Hodges Baily, William Boxall, John Britton, John Burnet, Robert William Buss, Augustus Wall Callcott, George Cattermole, Alfred Edward Chalon, Henry Barnard Chalon, William Collins, Edward William Cooke, George Cooke, Charles West Cope, John Doyle, Thomas Duncan, Charles Lock Eastlake, James Elmes, William Etty, Myles Birket Foster, Andrew Geddes, Frederick...

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Concerning Penry Williams' paintings for loan at the International Exhibition.