Royal Academician Joseph Farington is best known as a chronicler of his times. From 1793 until his death in 1821, Farington kept a diary, rarely missing a day. In its pages, he recorded everyday events and conversations, as well as thoughts about the inner workings of the London art world. The 16 volumes of Farington’s diary were not published until the 1920s and are indispensable for scholars of the era.