The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection is one of the greatest of all private art collections. It was bequeathed to the British nation in 1897 by the widow of Sir Richard Wallace, a notable collector of works of art. Among its many exquisite pieces are 17th and 18th century paintings, porcelain furniture, and a remarkable display of armory. The institute safeguards this unique collection, making it accessible for the present and preserving it for the future.