Ceiling had been decorated by D R Hay with a Gothic mosaic and the walls around the pictures with purple cloth, a central gas light had been added. From a view of the Society's Photographic Exhibition, London Illustrated News, 1/1/1853

Ink drawing by Howard Penton, 1911. Barry's paintings have been moved up to the level of the frieze, Reynold's portrait of Lord Romney has been replaced by Cope's portrait of Prince Albert and the seating has been rearranged, these changes were made in 1863-5. The ceiling decoration by Robins and Crace dates from 1882

Ink drawing by Howard Penton. Barry's paintings have been moved up to the level of the frieze, Reynold's portrait of Lord Romney has been replaced by Cope's portrait of Prince Albert and the seating has been rearranged, these changes were made in 1863-5. The ceiling decoration by Robins and Crace dates from 1882

The picture shows the brickwork behind the painting of Queen Victoria, when it was removed for restoration.

Photograph by David Spero

Photograph by David Spero

Medal awarded to Miss Mary Williams in 1808 for an oil painting.

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Second and third paintings in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783

Image used to illustrate the Letter from the Chairman. Photograph by Bruce Mackie

Image used to illustrate the lecture text for 'Sustainable cities or twon cramming?' by Professor Sir Peter Hall, held at the RSA 17/3/1999. Photograph by Bruce Mackie, model by David Wright

Student Design Awards