Group    From 1882 

Royal Institute of Oil Painters

Categories: Art

It is unique in that it shows exclusively in oils. It was granted its royal status by King Edward VII in 1909. Famous artists who have exhibited, include Lawrence Alma-Tadeema, Walter Sickert and Auguste Rodin.

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Royal Institute of Oil Painters

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Charles McCall

Charles McCall, DAEdin, ROI, NEAC, 1907-1989, artist, lived and died here.

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Arthur Morrison

Arthur Morrison

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1 memorial
Thomas Girtin

Thomas Girtin

Water-colour painter.  Born Great Bandy Leg Walk, Southwark but brought up in the City.  Worked alongside Turner as a copyist 1794 to 1797.  Toured Britain painting local views.  1802 Girtin painte...

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Sigismund Christian Hubert Goetze

Sigismund Christian Hubert Goetze

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1 memorial
David Cox

David Cox

Landscape painter.  Born near Birmingham. Came to London in 1804 as a theatre scenery painter.  He was a teacher and wrote some influential instruction books.  A very successful water colour painte...

Person, Art

2 memorials
Artmongers

Artmongers

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1 memorial