Notes of the Early History of the Royal Scottish Academy (1870)

""Notes of the Early History of the Royal Scottish Academy"" is a historical book written by George Harvey in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and development of the Royal Scottish Academy, which was founded in 1826. Harvey, who was a prominent artist and a member of the Academy, offers an insider's perspective on the institution's early years, including its formation, its struggles, and its eventual success. The book also includes biographical sketches of many of the Academy's founding members, as well as descriptions of some of the most important works of art that were exhibited there. Overall, ""Notes of the Early History of the Royal Scottish Academy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish art and culture, as well as the development of artistic institutions in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.