Braided chain with astragals on back edge; Gothic-style strapwork & trefoil corners on a hatched ground; undulating stylized foliate top edge; Gothic diapering in scotia; stylized acanthus leaf tip ...

Explore art works, paint-smeared palettes, scribbled letters and more... Artists and architects have run the RA for 250 years. Our Collection is a record of them.

From the desert of New Mexico to the clifftops of Guernsey, artists have found inspiration in all sorts of places. Here are ...

When Mulready began his formal training at the Royal Academy Schools, students began by drawing casts of Greek and Roman sculpture. The Venus de' Medici was one of the most celebrated Classical ...

Discover the imaginary worlds of Victor Hugo, one of France’s most famous writers, at this exhibition of his rarely-seen works on paper. Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a leading public figure in ...

Hugo once said that he had ‘missed his true vocation’ and was ‘born to be a decorator’. Best known as a writer, he was also a politician, a skilful and inventive draughtsman, and had a passion for ...

Sir Joshua Reynolds, founding President of the Royal Academy, painted this portrait of Sir William Chambers RA as a pendant to his own self-portrait (1780). It is thought that the two hung either side ...

Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or are trying life drawing for the very first time, our classes are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

Enjoy the full run of the Keeper’s House, a home for artists and art lovers for over 150 years, with exclusive entry to the Academicians’ Room. Plus, unrivalled access to all the RA has to offer.

The RA Architecture Prize and The RA Dorfman Prize celebrate outstanding international contributions to design and uncover fresh new talent. Hear from leading architects from the UK and around the ...