The Wallace Collection
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Ingamells
Binding: Paperback
Published: SCALA, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step through the grand rooms of London’s extraordinary treasure-house to uncover one of the finest assemblies of art in existence. This beautifully illustrated volume takes you inside the world of the Wallace Collection — once the private residence of aristocrats, now a public museum — guiding you through its rich tapestry of masterpieces in painting, furniture, porcelain, arms and armour. From luminous canvases by Old Masters to the delicate French Sèvres porcelain and sumptuous 18th-century furnishings, every page invites you into a world of refined taste and extraordinary craftsmanship. With insightful commentary and outstanding photography, this book not only showcases the Collection’s splendour but also reveals the stories behind its creation: the passions of the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the legacy they left, and the unique home-museum they created. Perfect for art lovers, historians and armchair travellers alike, The Wallace Collection (Scala) is your immersive and elegant introduction to one of Europe’s hidden gems of culture.
Author: John Ingamells
Binding: Paperback
Published: SCALA, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step through the grand rooms of London’s extraordinary treasure-house to uncover one of the finest assemblies of art in existence. This beautifully illustrated volume takes you inside the world of the Wallace Collection — once the private residence of aristocrats, now a public museum — guiding you through its rich tapestry of masterpieces in painting, furniture, porcelain, arms and armour. From luminous canvases by Old Masters to the delicate French Sèvres porcelain and sumptuous 18th-century furnishings, every page invites you into a world of refined taste and extraordinary craftsmanship. With insightful commentary and outstanding photography, this book not only showcases the Collection’s splendour but also reveals the stories behind its creation: the passions of the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the legacy they left, and the unique home-museum they created. Perfect for art lovers, historians and armchair travellers alike, The Wallace Collection (Scala) is your immersive and elegant introduction to one of Europe’s hidden gems of culture.