Leading English portrait painter (1769-1830) who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy. ALS signed “Tho's Lawrence,” one page both sides, 6 x 7, April 1, 1813. Letter to a gentleman, in part: "I shall take care that the portraits of their Majesties be completed, and shall acquaint upon my having finished them. I rather believe the gentleman you mention is mistaken respecting the Frames. I think they are likewise paid by the Government. I could say indeed almost that I am sure of it. But I will enquire of the fact early in the next week and let you know the result." In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light stain to the upper left corner. In 1791, King George III had appointed Lawrence as 'painter-in-ordinary to His Majesty,' a position that the painter held until his death in 1830.
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