Wallace Collection

Miss Jane Bowles, 1775, (1911). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Miss Jane Bowles, 1775, (1911). A portrait of Jane Bowles the eldest daughter of Oldfield Bowles (1739-1810), a landowner of North Aston, Oxfordshire. Painting held at The Wallace Collection, London

The Lace Maker, 1662. Artist: Gaspar Netscher
The Lace Maker, 1662. Painting held at The Wallace Collection, London. From The Connoisseur Volume XLIII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

St. John in the Wilderness, c1776. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
St. John in the Wilderness, c1776. Painting held in the Wallace Collection, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Painting held at the Wallace Collection, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

The Swing, c1767. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Swing, c1767. Painting housed in the Wallace Collection, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Mrs. Robinson (Perdita), 1781, (c1915). Mary Robinson (c1757-1800), English actress and writer. The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). The Laughing Cavalier is a famous painting by the Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hans. The identity of the paintings subject is unknown

Soldiers Gambling (colour litho)
3643345 Soldiers Gambling (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers Gambling. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hertford House, London (photo)
582591 Hertford House, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hertford House, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

A Cavalier (colour litho)
3643342 A Cavalier (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cavalier. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Roadside Inn (colour litho)
3643341 The Roadside Inn (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roadside Inn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Wallace Collection, the Great Gallery (b / w photo)
2803218 Wallace Collection, the Great Gallery (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallace Collection, the Great Gallery)

Sir John E A Murray Scott, The Wallace Collection, 14 April 1909, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611845 Sir John E A Murray Scott, The Wallace Collection, 14 April 1909, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by English School

Museums and Art Galleries in London used to house government departments during World War I (b / w photo)
6015412 Museums and Art Galleries in London used to house government departments during World War I (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The late Sir Richard Wallace, Baronet, KCB (engraving)
1596553 The late Sir Richard Wallace, Baronet, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Richard Wallace, Baronet, KCB)

Eleonora di Toledo, c1562-1572, (1930). Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Eleonora di Toledo, c1562-1572, (1930). Portrait of Spanish noblewoman Eleanor of Toledo (1522-1562), Grand Duchess of Tuscany, wife of Cosimo dei Medici, First Grand Duke

Lady with a Fan, c1638-1639, (c1915). Artist: Diego Velasquez
Lady with a Fan, c1638-1639, (c1915). Part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Villa Doria - Panfili, Rome, 1838-1839, c1915. Artist: Alexandre Gabriel Decamps
The Villa Doria - Panfili, Rome, 1838-1839, c1915. The painting is held by the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Avenue at Merdervort, c1650-1652, (c1915). Artist: Aelbert Cuyp
Avenue at Merdervort, c1650-1652, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Say Please (Dites doncs il vous plait), c1780, (1911). Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Say Please (Dites doncs il vous plait), c1780, (1911). Painting held at The Wallace Collection, London. From The French Genius by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1911]

Woman With Doves, 1799-1800, (c1915). Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Woman With Doves, 1799-1800, (c1915). Part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Mlle. Camargo Dancing, 1730, (c1915). Artist: Nicolas Lancret
Mlle. Camargo Dancing, 1730, (c1915). Part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Eleonora di Toledo, c1559. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
Eleonora di Toledo, c1559. Eleonora of Toledo (1522-1562) Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Wife of Cosimo Dei Medici, First Grand Duke. Painting held in The Wallace Collection, London

Mrs Mary Robinson, 1780-1781. Artist: George Romney
Mrs Mary Robinson, 1780-1781. Painting held in The Wallace Collection, London. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

A dragon commode dated c1735-40, (c1903). Artist: Walter Eassie
A dragon commode attributed to Antoine-Robert Gaudreaus (1682-1746), c1903. A drawing of a commode dated c1735-40 and housed at the Wallace Collection. From The Connoisseur Vol

The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Arnold
The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, London, 1926-1927. The Wallace Collection in Manchester Square houses fine and decorative arts including paintings, furniture, armour and porcelain

Miss Jane Bowles, c1775. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Miss Jane Bowles, c1775. Painting held in The Wallace Collection, london. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Photographing at the Wallace Collection, London, 1908-1909. The Wallace Collection encompasses a range of fine and decorative arts from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries with large holdings

Fountain Love Fragonard Jean-Honore 1732-1806
The Fountain of Love, Fragonard, Jean-Honore, 1732-1806, Regnault, Nicolas-Francois, 1746-ca. 1810, Stipple engraving, ca 1785

Entomological Specimens from the Wallace Collection
Display showing differences in colouring between male and female butterflies of the same species. Wallace believed that males fight to compete for females but that female choice was not a factor

Entomological Specimens
Specimens collected by Alfred Russel Wallace now held in the Natural History Museum London

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The Wallace Collection is a treasure trove of art and history, housing an impressive array of masterpieces from various periods. Step into the world of elegance and sophistication as you explore this remarkable collection. One notable piece that catches the eye is "Miss Jane Bowles" by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Painted in 1775, this portrait exudes grace and charm, capturing the essence of its subject with exquisite detail. Another captivating work is "The Laughing Cavalier" by Frans Hals, created in 1624 but brought to life again in different interpretations such as (1943) and (c1915). This enigmatic figure seems to radiate joy and mischief, leaving viewers intrigued by his infectious laughter. Gaspar Netscher's "The Lace Maker, " painted in 1662, showcases incredible skill and craftsmanship. The delicate intricacy of the lacework mesmerizes visitors who marvel at Netscher's ability to capture such fine details on canvas. Meanwhile, Jean-Honore Fragonard's "The Swing, " dating back to around 1767, offers a glimpse into a playful scene filled with romance and whimsy. Thomas Gainsborough's portrayal of "Mrs. Robinson (Perdita)" from 1781 transports us back to an era defined by elegance and refinement. The artist captures her beauty effortlessly while hinting at her intriguing story beneath the surface. As you wander through the halls adorned with these magnificent works of art, take a moment to appreciate other pieces like "Soldiers Gambling, " which brings color lithography techniques alive or admire stunning photographs showcasing Hertford House in London – home to this extraordinary collection. Immerse yourself further into history with additional artworks like "A Cavalier" or lose yourself in picturesque scenes depicted in colorful lithographs such as "The Roadside Inn. " Visiting the Wallace Collection promises an enchanting journey through time where each artwork tells its own unique story.