The illustration of the Red Amaryllis appears in the fifth volume of the Transactions of the Horticultural Society, presented to the Society in 1824. From its foundation in 1754 the RSA took a strong interest in plants and planting, ranging from its major tree planting campaign in the 18th century; improvement of land for planting; production of food crops for both man and beast, such as potatoes, carrots, apples etc.; to medicinal plants such as opium and rhubarb. The Society also encourage the development of botanical gardens in Britain's colonies to raise viable plants, including spices, for transportation between the colonies and the United Kingdom. in recent time the Amaryllis has become a popular Christmas gift, flowering in the months thereafter. 9,680 copies sold
Taken from a bas-relief in marble by Ernst Rietchel, a renowned 19th century European sculptor. 'The Angel is represented in the form of a graceful youth floating in the air with the infant saviour in his arms; two infant Angels attend his course. This group has a peculiar charm from the beauty of the heads and figures, the grace of the action, the suddenness of the movement impressed on the flying drapery, and the masterly yet tender handling of the marble'. Extract from the jurors commentary in the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
This panel from 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' shows the winning athletes passing by Pericles, Socrates and other Ancients. The aged Diagoras is carried on the shoulders of his victorious sons.
This detail from the sixth painting in 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' shows Lycurgus, William Penn, Alfred the Great and other famous lawgivers.
The painting was commissioned by the Society as part of a memorial to the Prince Consort's Presidency of the Society
An early portrait of the Irish history painter, James Barry, painted while he was studying in Rome. Blanchett who had settled in Italy, is known for his portraits of the exiled Stuarts.
Landseer awarded the lesser silver palette for this drawing, done when he was 11 years old.
Painted for the Society, of which Lord Romney was a founding member and President (1761-1793)
Part of the 1998 RSA collection
Portraits marks the 50th anniversary of the Queen's association with the RSA, first as President and then as Patron
Part of a pack of ten, all with slightly different designs. Developed from an original Christmas card design sold by the RSA in 1991
Part of a pack of ten, all with slightly different designs. Developed from an original Christmas card design sold by the RSA in 1991
Part of a pack of ten, all with slightly different designs. Developed from an original Christmas card design sold by the RSA in 1991
Part of a pack of ten, all with slightly different designs. Developed from an original Christmas card design sold by the RSA in 1991
Part of a pack of ten, all with slightly different designs. Developed from an original Christmas card design sold by the RSA in 1991