George III, Joseph Farington and the Royal Academy

The Royal Academy aimed to revive British arts and crafts

Royal Academicians in the Royal Academy

Among the many works in the Royal Collection are pieces by members of the Royal Academy during the reign of George III. They provide an insight into the history of the Academy and its continuing relationship with the Royal Family.


Royal Collection Trust is a charity caring for the Royal Collection, one of the world’s great art collections. Income from your visit helps us to conserve and share the Collection so that it can be enjoyed by everyone, wherever they are.