R A has to stand on chair to complete huge coronation academy picture . A canvas measuring 10 ft 6 in , by 7 ft 6 in showing the founding of Australia in January , 1788 , is one of the largest Coronation Royal Academy pictures . The painting is by Mr Algernon Talmage R A . In the picture , Captain Arthur Philip has just landed his men Sydney Cove and the Union Jack is being hoisted while a toast is drunk to King George III . Photo shows , Mr Algernon Talmage R A , putting finishing touches to his huge painting at his London Studio . 3 April 1937