Portraits des premiers fondateurs de l'Académie Anglaise des Beaux-Arts (Portraits of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts, London), from "L'Univers Illustré" 1862

This 1862 wood engraving by Mason Jackson depicts the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The scene is likely a meeting of the Academy, as many figures are gathered around a table and a nude model poses in the center. The artwork, originally published in "L'Univers Illustré", offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century British art, highlighting the prominent figures who shaped the Academy's early years. The print is a valuable historical document, providing a visual record of these influential artists.