Sir William Rothenstein, head of the Royal College of Art, will retire soon upon the expiration of fifteen years of service in that post, he announced in a letter to the president of the Board of Education.
Sir William, who will be sixty-three next year, received his appointment in 1920, when the school was demoralized by the effects of the World War. His reputation as a great artist, coupled with his inspiration as a teacher, attracted students from every section of the Empire.
Under his direction a notable teaching staff was gathered and students of the college in painting, engraving, sculpture and interior decorating achieved outstanding successes.
In 1928 the college gained the unique distinction of winning three awards in painting, engraving and sculpture in one year.
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