10. John Yenn RA. Treasurer of the Royal Academy 1797

Editor: So here's a quick sketch by George Dance of John Yenn, the Treasurer of the Royal Academy. It feels…satirical? What do you make of it? Curator: Satirical indeed! Dance was a master of capturing character with just a few strokes. Look at the bold lines, almost comically exaggerating Yenn's figure. It's both a portrait and a commentary. Editor: A commentary on what, exactly? Curator: Maybe a jab at the establishment, or perhaps just a bit of witty observation. After all, even treasurers can be figures of fun. Food for thought!