British School founded

In 1802 in London, George Field founded The British School, a commercial exhibiting society for British art to advance the influence and sales of British art in various media. Exact date of this event is unknown; if you have information about the correct date, please email felluga@purdue.edu with this information. Image: George Field by David Lucas, 1845; after Richard Rothwell mezzotint (1839) © National Portrait Gallery, London. Used with permission.