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    Francis Milner Newton, 1720-1794
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    Biographical Details
    Francis Milner Newton was a pupil of the German artist Marcus Tuscher (1705-1751) and he also studied at the St Martin's Lane Academy, London. Newton became a professional portrait painter, but he also played an important role in the formation and organisation of art institutions. In 1753 he was involved in formulating the initial plans for a national academy of art. Later he became the first Secretary of the Royal Academy.
    Patronage of Works
    D360 A View of Hounslow Heath, London, Private Collection
    Significant institutions
    St Martin's Lane Academy; Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce; Incorporated Society of Artists; Royal Academy.

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    • Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782) A View of Hounslow Heath, London, Private Collection, UK, c/o Lowell Libson Ltd
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