1789. Loss of sight in left eye (gutta serena) and abandonment of painting.
1790. Resignation from presidency of Royal Academy and from seat as Academician.
"Mrs. Billington as St. Cecilia" sent with other pictures to Academy Exhibition.
Fifteenth and Farewell Discourse delivered December 10.
1792. Death of Reynolds, February 23.
V. CONTEMPORARIES
Noted Painters:
- Thomas Hudson (1701-1779).
- Richard Wilson (1714-1782).
- John Opie (1761-1807).
- George Romney (1734-1802).
- Allan Ramsay (1713-1784).
- Thomas Gainesborough (1727-1788).
- Sir William Beechey (1753-1839).
- James Barry (1741-1806).
- Francis Cotes (1725-1770).
Pupils and Assistants:
- Peter Toms.
- Giuseppe Marchi.
- Thomas Beach or Beech.
- Hugh Barron.
- Berridge.
- Parry.
- James Northcote.
- Score.