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The New President of the Royal Academy - C. L. Eastlake, Esq. 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The New President of the Royal Academy - C. L. Eastlake, Esq. 1850. Creator: Unknown
The New President of the Royal Academy - C. L. Eastlake, Esq. 1850. Portrait of British art historian and painter Charles Lock Eastlake who has shown...his desire to reform the abuses and remove the restrictions which have rendered the Royal Academy obnoxious to public censure; and we hope that his administration of its affairs will be marked by a judicious resolution to adapt the institution...Benvenuto Cellini...recommends every artist who has passed the age of forty, and who has previously produced works of excellence, to follow his example, and write his own life. Mr. Eastlake has followed this advice, and thus furnished materials for tracing his career...Mr. Eastlake made a sketch of the ex-Emperor [Napoleon], as he appeared from the gangway of the Bellerophon, when at anchor in Plymouth roads, interesting as the last delineation of a noble visage, then untinged with chagrin'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This portrait captures the distinguished figure of Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, the new President of the Royal Academy in 1850. Eastlake, an esteemed British art historian and painter, was known for his unwavering commitment to reforming the Royal Academy and addressing the criticisms that had long plagued the institution. In his inaugural address, Eastlake expressed his desire to eradicate the abuses and restrictions that had made the Royal Academy a subject of public censure. His administration was marked by a judicious resolve to adapt the institution to the changing times, ensuring it remained a vital force in the artistic community. Benvenuto Cellini, the renowned Italian sculptor, had once advised every artist who had reached the age of forty and produced works of excellence to write their own lives. Eastlake heeded this advice, leaving a rich record of his own career and contributions to the world of art. One of Eastlake's most notable achievements was his sketch of the ex-Emperor Napoleon, as he appeared from the gangway of the Bellerophon when it was anchored in Plymouth roads. This last depiction of Napoleon's noble visage, untainted by chagrin, remains an intriguing and poignant reminder of the complex and storied life of one of history's most influential figures. The identity of the artist who captured Eastlake's likeness in this portrait remains unknown, but their skillful rendering of the subject's character and intellect is evident in every detail. This image offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of a man who dedicated himself to the pursuit of artistic excellence and the betterment of the Royal Academy.
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