Self-Portraits
10 objects
Chantal Joffe RA
Looking Towards Bexhill , 2016
Gertrude Hermes RA
Self-portrait , 1949
Gilbert Spencer RA
Activity at Tree Cottage No. 2 , 1967
Gilbert & George
LONDON CRIME , 2011
Sir Michael Craig-Martin RA
Self-Portrait (Aqua) , 2007
Jean Cooke RA
Blast Boadicea , 1960
Frank Bramley RA
The Beaver Hat , 1908
John Bellany RA
Self-portrait of John Bellany RA , 1966
Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA
Self-portrait of Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. , ca. 1825
Sir Grayson Perry RA
A Map of Days , 2013
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Our Collection
1 month ago
Untold Stories
Recent research reveals how the Royal Academy’s founding artists worked amidst Britain’s imperial expansion in the 18th century, the transatlantic slave trade, and a growing abolitionist movement.
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Inside the Academy
7 months ago
Quiz: guess the artist from their Diploma Work
When an artist is elected to the Royal Academy, it’s a tradition that they give one of their works to our Collection. Known as Diploma Works, we’ve gladly received quite a few in our 254-year history. So, can you name the artist behind these?
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Our Collection
> 1 year ago
RA Collections Decolonial Research Project
Over the past year, our team has been investigating the links between the RA and its colonial past. In our first post on this subject, we offer an update on this work, and capture how we’re documenting associations between 18th- and 19th-century Royal Academicians and colonial activities
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RA Exhibitions
< 2 years ago
Late Constable Tour with Curator Anne Lyles
Explore the exhibition of late works by one of Britain’s best-loved artists.