It is unique in that it shows exclusively in oils. It was granted its royal status by King Edward VII in 1909. Famous artists who have exhibited, include Lawrence Alma-Tadeema, Walter Sickert and Auguste Rodin.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Royal Institute of Oil Painters
From the Whitechapel Gallery: "A group of significant artists and writers emerged from the Jewish diaspora in east London at the beginning of the 20th Century." Artists: David Bomberg, Jacob Epste...
Artist and book illustrator. Born Liverpool. Worked in the Arts and Crafts style, producing designs for decorative items such as ceramics and, most charmingly, illustrations for children's books. D...
Artist and diplomat. Born in Siegen, Westphalia (modern day Germany). He studied art in Antwerp and Venice, and entered the service of Vincenzo Gonzago, Duke of Mantua, where he began a parallel ca...
Person, Art, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, Belgium, Germany, Italy
Artist.  Born Bradford.  Lived in California for many years.  Passionately anti-anti-smoking, like fellow artist Maggie Hambling.
Portrait painter. The Artist Rifles was formed at his studio, 1860.  Died Sydenham.
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