Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers

Royal Miniature Society
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
Formation1895; 129 years ago (1895)
FounderAlyn Williams
Founded atLondon, England
President
Ray Winder
Patron
Charles III
Websiteroyal-miniature-society.org.uk

The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, more commonly known as the Royal Miniature Society (RMS), is an art society founded in 1895 dedicated to upholding and continuing the tradition of miniature painting and sculpture,[1] generally meaning the painted portrait miniature, a particular English tradition.

The Society's aims are to "esteem, protect and practise the traditional 16th Century art of miniature work, emphasising the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques."[2] Since 2002, its patron has been Charles III.[3]

  1. ^ "THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS SCULPTORS AND GRAVERS - Charity 291389". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers". www.royal-miniature-society.org.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  3. ^ "The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers | Prince of Wales". www.princeofwales.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2020.