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The Academicians of the Royal Academy

by John Sanders, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
watercolour and ink, 1773, based on a work of 1772
7 3/8 in. x 10 5/8 in. (188 mm x 270 mm)
Given by Alfred Jones, 1906
Primary Collection
NPG 1437

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  • John Sanders (1750-1825), Artist. Artist associated with 3 portraits.
  • Johan Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810), Painter of portraits and conversation pieces. Artist associated with 45 portraits, Sitter associated with 11 portraits. Identify

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  • NPG 1437a: Key to 'The Academicians of the Royal Academy' (key)

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Swiss pastor Johann Kaspar Lavater's Essays on Physiognomy revive the study of character through outward appearance.
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First partition of Poland marks the start of Poland's disappearance as an independent state.

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