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The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th-century painting, furniture and porcelain with superb Old Master paintings and a world class armoury.

25/07/2024

Texting, 17th-century edition 💌

The Dutch painter Gerard Ter Borch is credited with inventing the high-life interior genre scenes that became highly popular in Holland in the late 1600s. This painting features a young woman, modelled after Ter Borch’s sister Gesina, sitting at a table with its carpet cover pushed aside, focused on her work.

In 17th-century Dutch paintings, young people reading or writing letters usually hint at romantic intrigue. Here, her distraction by love is suggested by her neglect of household duties. The painting stands out for its subtle light and shadow and Ter Borch's masterful use of colour.

Find it in our East Galleries during your next visit.

🖼️ Gerard ter Borch, A Girl Reading a Letter, around 1665

22/07/2024

A pop of colour to brighten your Monday morning 💙 🎀

Colours can have a powerful impact on our mood. Blue can calm us, yellow can excite us, red can energize us. What is your favourite colour? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

🖼️ Studio of François Boucher, Venus and Cupid, around 1760
Michael Sweerts, Portrait of Man, possibly Jean Deutz, with a Red Cloak, around 1650
Studio of François Boucher, The Modiste, around 1746
Willem van Mieris, Children's Games, 1702
Master of Santo Spirito, An Allegory of Love, 1490-95

20/07/2024

One of the highlights of our current exhibition, Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King, is this arresting portrait of Colonel Alexander Haughton Campbell Gardner.

Born in Wisconsin, the American-Scottish adventurer and mercenary served in various military positions in Punjab, including under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Gardner was one of the Westerners serving in Ranjit Singh’s army, called the Firangis.

This portrait by George Landseer, produced in 1865-70, shows a lavishly dressed Colonel. At the time, Gardner was thought to live the life of an Indian prince having grown rich from the income generated by the income of the various villages assigned to him.

Book your tickets to Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King now via the link in our bio.

🖼️ George Landseer, Colonel Alexander Gardner wearing a tartan turban, Kashmir, around 1865-70 © The Toor Collection

18/07/2024

It’s all about the details 🎀

This painting, based on a portrait by Diego Velázquez, depicts Infanta Margarita Teresa, the first daughter of King Philip IV of Spain, at about five years old. Velázquez created numerous portraits of Margarita Teresa, documenting her transformation from an infant to a young princess.

Here, she wears a long silver dress with slashed sleeves, a fur-trimmed collar and cuffs, and red bows that highlight her pale complexion. Discover this arresting portrait in our Great Gallery during your next visit.

🖼️ After Diego Velázquez, The Infanta Margarita, 1656

16/07/2024

This week marks the birthdays of two artists who had an invaluable impact on Western European painting. Can you identify them by just looking at these two details?

Do you need a clue? Their names both start with the letter R...👀 Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

14/07/2024

Did you know François Boucher was also a set designer? 🎭

Boucher's work was inspired by the theatrical characters of the immensely popular pantomimes created by his friend, Charles-Simon Favart. At the Opéra Comique, where Boucher was not only a set designer but also an enthusiastic member of the audience, Favart’s musical dramas blended the Arcadian idealism and aristocratic sensibilities of pastoral poetry with the rustic, sentimental characters of popular theatre.

In this scene, we see a recreation of Favart’s pantomime The Harvest in the Vale of Tempé. Here, the amorous shepherd feeds grapes to the heroine, Lisette.

Discover this enchanting painting with another work by François Boucher in our free display, Flora Yukhnovich and François Boucher: The Language of the Rococo. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WZ8Q5a

🖼️ François Boucher, Pastoral with a Couple near a Fountain, 1749

09/07/2024

Summer elegance in full bloom 💐🌻🌸

This striking portrait by the French artist Jean-Marc Nattier depicts Marie-Charlotte de Châteaurenaud, a lady-in-waiting to the daughters of King Louis XV who attended the court at Versailles.

Typical of Nattier’s depictions of young female sitters, Marie-Charlotte is dressed in a fashionable gown with blue silk drapery and flowers adorning its neckline. The portrait, a three-quarter length set against a neutral background, does not show her hands. Unlike other contemporary portraitists, Nattier did not aim to capture the psychology of his sitters but rather to create a fashionable and beautiful image that aligned with societal ideals.

🖼️ Jean-Marc Nattier, The marquise de Belestat, 1755

06/07/2024

The tortured lovers 💔

If you have ever visited our collection, you have probably encountered this larger-than-life painting by the French artist Ary Scheffer.

Depicting a scene from Dante’s Inferno, the painting shows Dante and his guide, the Roman poet Virgil, during their passage through Hell. They gaze upon the tragic figures of Paolo and Francesca, who are condemned alongside the souls of the lustful to the stormy darkness of Hell’s second circle.

In Dante’s story, Francesca was forced to marry the hideous Gianciotto da Rimini but fell in love with his handsome younger brother, Paolo. After seeing Paolo kiss Francesca, Gianciotto murdered them both.

This painting was one of Scheffer’s most popular works, which was known to be Middlemarch author George Eliot’s favourite painting, and was reproduced in numerous engravings through the years.

🖼️ Ary Scheffer, Francesca da Rimini, 1835

04/07/2024

Today marks the 290th birthday of one of the most renowned cabinetmakers of the 18th century, known for his innovative marquetry designs and ingenious mechanical fittings, which allowed desks and tabletops to be raised or lowered. Can you guess who he is?

Do you need a clue? He was Queen Marie-Antoinette's favourite cabinetmaker. Let us know your guesses in the comments ⬇️

02/07/2024

How many Venice landmarks can you spot? ☀️🌊

The Italian artist Canaletto was renowned for his atmospheric and typographical views of Venice, which appealed to people who had embarked on their Grand Tour. In his paintings, the city is full of life, depicted as the cultural centre of Europe.

His views always feature iconic buildings that have remained major tourist attractions today. How many can you name? Let us know your guesses in the comments ⬇️

30/06/2024

Rosa Bonheur was a groundbreaking artist, renowned for her tender and striking depictions of animals. She gained international success for portraits of dogs, horses and deer characterised by the strong likeness she was able to convey.

Bonheur defied the social conventions of her time. She often wore male clothes, trousers, and waistcoats, challenging the rigid norms of 19th-century society. Bonheur also lived with two long-term female partners during her lifetime.

In 1865, a year after the painting was produced, Bonheur became the first woman awarded the French Legion of Honour.

🖼️ Rosa Bonheur, Brizo, A Shepherd’s Dog, 1864

27/06/2024

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the great leader who founded the Sikh Empire, died in 1839. ⁠

Few paintings capture the youthful Maharaja Ranjit Singh before his beard turned grey. With only one good eye and a face marked by pox scars, he often avoided having his portrait painted. Yet, artists still endeavoured to create imagined likenesses like this one, produced around 1810.

Here, he is depicted in his prime in his thirties, a period marked by significant conquests that solidified his rule over key provinces like Multan, Kashmir, and Peshawar. This portrait, likely commissioned by a European associated with the Awadh court, was probably part of a series featuring North Indian rulers.

Discover this striking portrait and other exceptional objects belonging to Ranjit Singh and his court in our acclaimed exhibition. Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King continues until 20 October 2024. Book your tickets now via the link in our bio.

🖼️ Unknown Company School artist, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Lucknow, Awadh, around 1810-20 © Toor Collection

25/06/2024

One tale, two paintings 🔥

During the 19th century, French painters like Camille Corot and Alexandre-Gabriel Descamps found great inspiration in Shakespeare’s plays. These two works both depict scenes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Corot's painting, dated 1858-59, depicts the moment at which Macbeth and Banquo, generals of King Duncan, meet three witches who predict Macbeth’s rise to the throne of Scotland. Decamp’s work represents an earlier scene in the play. Before Macbeth learns his fate, the three witches gather around their cauldron, and one adds a toad to its vile contents.

🖼️ Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Macbeth, Landscape, 1858-59
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, The Witches in Macbeth, 1841-42

22/06/2024

My first is a world-class collection of fine and decorative arts
My second is London’s best-hidden gem
My whole is turning 124 today 🎉

You guessed it, it’s the Wallace Collection! Today marks 124 years since we first opened our doors to the public on 22 June 1900. To celebrate the occasion, we are going back in time and sharing some snaps from the past. We’ve always been told we look good for our age 😏

📸 John Thomson ⁠

21/06/2024

It’s 🎶

If you roam around our galleries, you will see numerous paintings showing figures playing music, from keyboard to lute and piano. Do you play an instrument?

Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

🖼️ Jan Steen, The Lute Player, around 1670
Gonzales Coques, A Gentleman with his two Daughters, around 1664
Caspar Netscher, A Young Lady playing the Guitar, 1669
Antoine Watteau, The Attractions of Life, 1718-19

18/06/2024

The French painting François Boucher produced numerous paintings depicting scenes from Roman and Greek mythology, from the birth of Bacchus to the story of Leda and the swan. Can you guess which myth is represented in this painting?

Need a clue? The subject matter of this artwork is derived from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, an immense source of inspiration for artists like Boucher.

Let us know your guesses in the comments below ⬇️

16/06/2024

Beware of the mouse 🐭

Louis-Léopold Boilly was the most important French genre painter in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He became the chronicler of French society during a period of radical change and was also one of the great portrait painters of his time, particularly in the first half of his career. Throughout his career, he also worked as a still-life painter, exploring astonishing trompe-l’œil effects

The painting, produced in the 1790s, illustrates Boilly's meticulous and polished technique, reminiscent of the 17th-century Dutch fijnschilders, or fine painters, such as Gerrit Dou. These painters were extremely fashionable in France during the late 18th century, known for their detailed and refined style. The intrusion of a mouse into the safe enclosure of the domestic sphere serves as a pretext for an emotional embrace between a mother and her son, a relationship Boilly explored in numerous paintings.

13/06/2024

Dearest gentle reader, season 3, part 2 of has at last graced the ton with its presence 👑 💐

To commemorate this delightful occasion, this author presents a most intriguing challenge: Can you identify the monarch depicted in this exquisite painting?

Should you require a hint, dear reader, know this: the royal figure in question was the object of affection for the main character in a beloved spin-off. Share your guesses in the comments and let us discern who among you possesses the keenest eye for detail 👀

07/06/2024

Two artists, one city ☀️ 🌊

For Canaletto and Richard Parkes Bonington, Venice was an inspiring city. Bustling and full of light, Venice became one of the most recurring subjects of their careers. Canaletto’s depictions of the city show the multiple layers of Venetian society and iconic landmarks. Bonington’s watercolours, deeply inspired by Canaletto, are looser and more luminous.

These two works depict one of the most well-known buildings in the city, the Doge’s Palace. This view was particularly popular among Canaletto’s patrons and was reproduced in numerous engravings. Bonington’s take on the same viewpoint, although believed to have been inspired by Canaletto, demonstrates the artist’s characteristic style and his ability to capture the light and atmosphere of the city.

🖼️ Canaletto, Venice: the Riva degli Schiavoni, around 1740-45
Richard Parkes Bonington, Venice: the Doge's Palace from the Ponte della Paglia, around 1827-28

06/06/2024

Our perfect picnic mood board 🌸🌿

This painting is a prime example of Jean-Baptiste Pater’s Fêtes galantes, a genre of painting introduced by the artist Antoine Watteau. Here, Pater demonstrates his mastery of the genre in this ambitious yet cohesive composition. Dozens of lavishly dressed figures are seen engaging in flirtatious or playful encounters, resting on the grass or playing music.

The lush parkland setting in which the figures are placed is reminiscent of Arcadia, an idealised landscape symbolising harmony. In Pater’s painting, the foliage is verdant and abundant, providing a rich, green backdrop that contrasts with the soft pastel colours of the figures' clothes.

🖼️ Jean-Baptiste Pater, Fête galante by a Fountain, early 1720s

02/06/2024

This striking object is considered one of the most outstanding pieces of French gilt bronze from the 18th century and one of the most celebrated works by Pierre Gouthière, a leading bronzier in France. Before the Revolution, this piece adorned one of Queen Marie-Antoinette's private rooms at Versailles.

Can you guess its function? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

29/05/2024

Discover new works by British artist Flora Yukhnovich in our forthcoming free display. Yukhnovich, celebrated for her large-scale, semi-abstract oil paintings, has given the language of the Rococo new life. Two new paintings by the artist, made in response to two exceptional works by the celebrated 18th-century French painter, will occupy gilt frames at the top of our grand staircase. Boucher's paintings will be displayed in our Housekeeper’s Room out of their frames like contemporary works of art.

We invite you to reconsider preconceptions, explore how we can connect with the Rococo today and examine the impact of display on art interpretation and historical re-evaluation.

Flora Yukhnovich and François Boucher: The Language of the Rococo opens 5 June 2024. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WZ8Q5a

🖼️ Flora Yukhnovich, Folies Bergère, 2024 (detail) © Flora Yukhnovich, Courtesy the Artist and Victoria Miro
François Boucher, Pastoral with a Bagpipe Player, 1749 (detail) © The Trustees of the Wallace Collection

28/05/2024

This artwork is one of three sketches in our collection by Rubens. He was tasked with creating a series of twenty four paintings depicting the life of King Henri IV, intended to adorn the Luxembourg Palace in Paris.

Marie de Médicis, Queen of France and King Henri IV’s second wife, commissioned these paintings to showcase the king’s achievements, battles, and important events in his life. However, her exile from France in 1631 brought the project to a halt and the actual paintings were never completed.

The sketch illustrates the story of Henri IV's birth. Here, a woman symbolizing the city of Pau holds baby Henri IV, while the god of war, Mars, presents the infant with a sword, symbolizing his future military prowess.

🖼️ Peter Paul Rubens, The Birth of Henri IV, 1628

25/05/2024

Top up, anyone? 🍷

On , we are looking at the way artists represented wine in paintings through the centuries. In artworks representing scenes from Greek and Roman mythology, wine and grapes are depicted alongside Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and his followers, the Bacchantes.

In Dutch 18th-century artworks, men are shown offering glasses of wine to women, as a way of conveying the flirtatious atmosphere between the two figures, often accompanied by subtle references to mythology.

🖼️ Henry Bone, Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, after Vigée Le Brun, 1803
Willem van Mieris, The Lute Player, 1711
Thomas Couture, Horace and Lydia, 1843

24/05/2024

A painting so good they made it twice 🎨

Queen Victoria was born in 1819. In 1837, the English-born American artist Thomas Sully visited London to paint the portrait of Queen Victoria, who had just ascended to the throne. He was given five sittings at Buckingham Palace, where he painted a bust-length study.

The painting from our collection, also based on a study, was commissioned for an engraving. Through the engraving, Sully’s portrait became one of the most well-known images of Queen Victoria and was reproduced many times, including by Stephen Poyntz Denning.

🖼️ Thomas Sully, Queen Victoria, 1838
Stephen Poyntz Denning, Queen Victoria (after Sully), around 1838-48

23/05/2024

Fortress-like in its construction, this towering version of the turban worn by Nihang warriors, known as dastar bunga, is believed to have been introduced in the late 18th century. The totemic steel centrepiece, featuring a series of crescents, is the Gajah, the wrestler of elephants, which was said to have been donned in ancient times by warriors who had proved themselves in battle.

Other steel implements, including razor-sharp miniature daggers, quoits, and tiger claws, served as highly effective defensive and offensive weapons, especially in hand-to-hand scenarios. The dark blue cloth sprouting from the peak represented the Khalsa’s battle standard or farla, signifying the wearer’s rank as that of an Akali, an immortal being.

Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King is open until 20 October 2024. Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/48Us7bg

🖼️ Turban Fortress (dastar bunga), Lahore, Punjab, mid-19th century © Royal Armouries, Leeds

21/05/2024

And the Gold Medal goes to...

Today marks the first day of the , and our entry is this exceptional painting by the Dutch artist Jan van Huysum.

The beautiful array of flowers, which include apple blossoms, crown imperials, poppies, tulips, and roses, are arranged exuberantly, spilling onto a stone ledge. Such a display of blooms would have appeared lavish to van Huysum’s audience, combining flowers only available at different times of the year. In addition to the exact rendering of individual flower species, the artist demonstrates his meticulous skill at painting transparent drops of water on the leaves, together with a variety of insects, including butterflies, flies, and beetles.

🖼️ Jan van Huysum, Flowers in a Vase, 1726

19/05/2024

A s***f box is a small container, often made of metal, used to hold powdered to***co called s***f. Over time, s***f boxes became highly ornate and decorative objects, often crafted from precious materials like gold, and silver, or even adorned with diamonds. S***f boxes became symbols of wealth, style, and refinement, and were often given as gifts or passed down through generations as heirlooms.

This circular rock crystal s***f box, dated 1771, has been mounted in a gold framework which has been pierced and chased with scrolling foliage. The lid is adorned with diamonds representing the emblems of Love and Music.

18/05/2024

When you visit our collection, which artwork do you go to see first?

On , we are sharing highlights from our collection of fine and decorative arts. From exquisite Sèvres porcelain to jewelled daggers and gilded furniture, we have something for everyone.

🖼️ Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing, around 1767-68
Jean Ducrollay, S***fbox, 1744
Unknown Dagger, Dagger, around 16
Jean-Henri Riesener, Fall-front desk, 1783

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In our latest short film, Dr Xavier Bray and Alexander Collins discuss an exceptional fall-front desk, also known as a secretaire, by Jean-Henri Riesener, Marie-Antoinette’s favourite cabinetmaker. Don’t miss your chance to visit our #OpenFurnitureMonth display to discover the secrets hidden in our extraordinary collection of furniture, on view until 29 February. Find out more information via the link in our bio. #TheWallaceCollection #DecorativeArts #ArtHistory #Furniture #FrenchArt

Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King

This spring, we present a major new exhibition tracing the life of Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), who emerged as the Punjab region’s undisputed Maharaja by the turn of the 19th century. His meteoric rise to power brought about the hugely influential Sikh Empire, which shaped the future of the Indian subcontinent. Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King will showcase glittering weaponry, intricate miniature paintings and exquisite jewellery, drawn from public and private collections. Book now to discover the life and legacy of one of the world’s greatest leaders. Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King opens 10 April 2024. Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/48Us7bg

With the new year in full swing, we’re taking a closer look at Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s most famous painting. Join Dr. Xavier Bray, Director of the Wallace Collection, as he discusses The Swing and reveals the intriguing details and hidden symbolism within this masterpiece. Explore the significance of the lush garden setting and playful interaction between the characters that make The Swing such a captivating artwork. #TheWallaceCollection #TheSwing #Rococo #Painting #ArtHistory #Fragonard

Our small treasure ✨ Watch our new short film to discover one the most exquisite works in our collection, a boxwood miniature triptych dated around 1500-30. Join our director, Dr Xavier Bray, to take a closer look at its intricate details and its ambitious composition. Music: Wish Background by Kevin MacLeod #TheWallaceCollection #Miniature #DutchArt #Sculpture #WoodCarving

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'A treat for art-lovers and dog-lovers alike' – The Telegraph ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Charming' – The Evening Standard Portraits of Dogs is now open! 🐶 We are delighted to announce that our highly anticipated exhibition Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney is now open. From Leonardo da Vinci to Rosa Bonheur and Lucian Freud, explore the fascinating history of dog portraiture through the centuries. Portraits of Dogs continues until 15 October 2023. Book your tickets today: bit.ly/3jjssQg #TheWallaceCollection #WallaceWoofs #DogLovers #Exhibition #LondonMuseum #DavidHockney #ArtHistory

In our latest Expert’s Choice short film, Assistant Curator Arthur Bijl discusses an outstanding armour set from New Julfa, the Armenian neighbourhood of the old Iranian capital of Isfahan Want to learn more about our outstanding collection of arms and armour? Join Assistant Curator Arthur Bijl today at 13.00 as he explores Isfahan's Armenian neighbourhood of New Julfa and discovers what the armour made there reveals about its unique place in the history of Iranian art. Find out more: bit.ly/3JTIAT7 #TheWallaceCollection #ArmsandArmour #OttomanArt #Armor #DecorativeArts

Discover the outstanding life of leading 19th-century animal painter Rosa Bonheur through one of the most charming paintings in our collection, Brizo. Join us during Women's History Month as we celebrate and champion these artists and historical figures. Explore the lives and careers of renowned women in the Collection with our free short gallery talks, every Wednesday at 13.00 throughout March. Find out more via the link in our bio. #TheWallaceCollection #RosaBonheur #Animal #WomenArtists #WomensHistoryMonth #ArtHistory #Painting

This spring, explore our devotion to canine companions in Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney, the first major exhibition dedicated to dog portraiture. Through over 50 carefully selected paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of art and even taxidermy, this major exhibition highlights the unique bond between humans and their four-legged friends. Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney opens on 29 March 2023. Book your tickets today: bit.ly/3jjssQg 🐶 🎟️ #TheWallaceCollection #LondonMuseum #Exhibition #Dog #ArtHistory #Painting

In this month's Expert's Choice film, curator Dr Lucy Davis joins conservator Alan Derbyshire to discuss our conservation treatment on a group of miniatures and manuscript cuttings and how they can be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Curious to find out more? Join us next Thursday 19 January for a free lunchtime talk exploring our outstanding collection of miniatures. Find out more: bit.ly/3XkCyPc #TheWallaceCollection #Miniature #Manuscript #History #Art #ArtHistory

‘The only place to find ideas is by looking at what people did in the past. It's the way you can be original.’ The Wallace Collection is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Vivienne Westwood. Celebrated for her trailblazing and provocative designs that fused historical references with political statements, she transformed the British fashion landscape. Vivienne paid numerous visits to the Wallace Collection, which she called ‘the greatest art school in this country’. She described Titian and Velázquez as her favourite painters, and the colours, costumes and symbolism of the Rococo also resonated with her. Vivienne’s affinity with works in our Collection resulted in stunning corsets, gowns and watches inspired by paintings by Boucher, Watteau and Fragonard. To celebrate her life and groundbreaking career, discover how the Wallace Collection influenced her practice in this short film from 2009.

Before and After ✨👠 Explore The Swing in our new website dedicated to Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s masterpiece. Delve into the painting’s fascinating history and learn more about its extraordinary transformation. Discover our website now: bit.ly/3DohCym #Fragonard #TheSwing #Rococo

Knights are like onions, they have layers ⚔️ From helmets to gauntlets, discover how armours protected knights and their horses on the battlefield in our short film. This half term, delve into our lively short films designed for families to learn more about the Collection or get creative with one of our craft activities. Learn more today: bit.ly/3Vz8KxX Want to learn more about armour? Our free display The Lost King: Imagining Richard III features the armour made for @patheuk’s new film, The Lost King. #TheWallaceCollection #Armour

🎶 With dessert, she'll want tea⁠ And my dear that's fine with me⁠ While the cups do their soft-shoein'⁠ I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing 🎶⁠ ⁠ Enjoy your morning cup of tea with Mrs Potts. To honour Angela Lansbury, we are sharing this model sheet from Beauty and the Beast (1991). Now, is it one lump or two? 🫖 🌟⁠ ⁠ Only a few days left to experience the magic at the Wallace Collection. #InspiringWaltDisney closes this Sunday 16 October. Book your tickets today via the link in our bio. 🏰 ⁠ ⁠ Image: Beauty and the Beast, 1991, Disney Studio Artist, Model Sheet, photocopy on paper © Disney⁠ ⁠ #TheWallaceCollection #WaltDisney #InspiringWaltDisney

And action! 🎥 Watch the trailer of Pathé’s upcoming feature film, The Lost King, in cinemas this autumn. It tells the remarkable true story of how amateur historian Philippa Langley overcame every obstacle to track down the final resting place of King Richard III and give him an honourable burial. Immerse yourself in the world of one of Britain’s most iconic sovereigns in our new free display, The Lost King: Imagining Richard III, now open daily. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3AW7Ljb #TheWallaceCollection #TheLostKing #Pathe #RichardIII

Sir Richard Wallace is best known in France for his great philanthropic gift of over 100 cast-iron drinking fountains to the city of Paris, which were first installed in 1872. The fountains, affectionately nicknamed 'Les Wallaces', were designed by sculptor Charles-Auguste Lebourg. In this month's Expert's Choice film, join curator Suzanne Higgott to learn about our very own 'Wallace' fountain here at the Wallace Collection. #TheWallaceCollection #RichardWallace #Paris #FrenchArchitecture

Looking for the perfect creative project during the Summer Holidays? ☀️ Learn how to make your own theatre box inspired by Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing in our latest short film. Grab your craft supplies and experience this iconic painting in 3D. Explore our series of short films and downloadable resources designed for families with our new Learn at Home online pages: bit.ly/3PY4uVg #TheSwing #Masterpiece #TheWallaceCollection

Expert's Choice: Seven Armours from Augsburg

In our latest #ExpertsChoice film, join Dr Tobias Capwell to explore seven armours made by the 16th-century master armourer, Anton Peffenhauser. Find out more in July's Meet the Expert talk, where Tobias and his guest, Holger Schuckelt, Curator of Armour at the Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen, will discuss the extraordinary career of Peffenhauser, an astute businessman and skilled craftsman. Tune in next Thursday (21st July) at 13.00 live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwqJfnlPsnw&t=0s

Inspiring Walt Disney

★★★★★ ‘A witty, magical, entrancing gem’ – The Daily Telegraph ★★★★★ ‘Mesmerising’ – The Observer ★★★★ ‘Fascinating’ – The Times ★★★★ – TimeOut Have you booked your tickets to #InspiringWaltDisney? Explore the enchanting connections between Walt Disney Animation Studios and the French Rococo as we present the magic of Disney, as you have never seen it before. Book your visit today: https://www.wallacecollection.org/art/exhibitions-displays/inspiring-walt-disney/ Members go free.