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Background to the RSA's history

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Two photos, joined in the middle

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783.

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783

1851 Great Exhibition

Designed by W P Belk, made by Roberts & Belk

Drawn by Cornelius Varley, engraved by J B Taylor

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