As one of Britain’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Wallace Collection is home to one of the most significant ensembles of fine and decorative arts in the world.
Highlights include oil paintings from the fourteenth to the late nineteenth centuries by artists such as Titian, Velazquez, Rubens and Van Dyck; princely arms and armour; and one of the finest collections of eighteenth-century French paintings and decorative arts.
Visitors can also enjoy superb medieval and Renaissance objects, including Limoges enamel, maiolica, glass and bronzes. Displayed at Hertford House, former home to Sir Richard and Lady Wallace, this outstanding collection is displayed in a manner designed to evoke the lives and tastes of its founders, creating a special ambiance that remains an essential part of its charm.
The Dutch masters are represented with works by Canaletto, Guardis and Rembrandt. There are also fine displays of French furniture, Oriental and Continental armour, Sevres porcelain, Limoges enamel and gold boxes.
As a National Museum and a charity, our members play a vital role in supporting us so we can care for our collection now and for future generations.
From as little as £30 a year, you can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits including unlimited access to all our exhibitions, invites to Members-only events, special offers and behind the scenes insights, and discounts at our coffee cart and shop. Join a group of peers who share a passion for the arts!
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Housed in an 18th century mais private collection bequeathed to the nation by Lady Wallace in 1897, is the largest ever given by an individual. Amongst the outstanding collection is Franz Hal's Laughing Cavalier and Titian's Pencu and Andromeda.
The Wallace Collection is a museum in London occupying Hertford House in Manchester Square, the former townhouse of the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford. It is named after Sir Richard Wallace, who built the extensive collection, along with the Marquesses of Hertford, in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Image credits:
The Great Gallery in 2012, featuring Rubens' Landscape With A Rainbow, portraits by Van Dyck, and other important works.
By Musicartgeek - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22285491
| Product Location | Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN, London, United Kingdom |
