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We're home to one of the most significant ensembles of fine and decorative arts in the world. Caravaggio's Cupid. Free, until 12 April.
London, UK
Joined February 2009
Today we honour Anthony van Dyck, who died #onthisday in 1641. Long regarded as two of Van Dyck’s finest works, these portraits show Marie de Raet (left) and Philippe Le Roy (right), the illegitimate grandson of a successful Antwerp manufacturer. By 1630, Le Roy had
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🎉 Our marvellous show, 'Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur' is @artfund's most searched exhibition this year! We loved hosting Grayson Perry’s fun and fantastic vision, as well as sharing his alter-persona Shirley’s world.
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💚🩷Are you Team Elphaba or Team Glinda? Our rooms are giving us major Wicked energy today… The Large Drawing Room, adorned with emerald green silk - dramatic, spellbinding and unapologetically Elphaba. The Small Drawing Room, clad in blush-pink silk - elegant, charming and
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Having been working with the @WallaceMuseum team on this since *2020*, I am thrilled that we are now just a matter of months away from this major exhibition of the artistic works of Winston Churchill, including 15 paintings on loan from @ChartwellNT. https://t.co/OJSBYr5qhB
telegraph.co.uk
Wartime leader’s ‘daubs’ will finally be brought together for London show, 60 years after his death
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🗡️ Every detail of this sword was designed to command attention. 'Swords of Lucknow' has opened its doors today and you are invited to encounter these extraordinary objects up close. Join curator of the display, Nicole Ioffredi, and trustee Davinder Toor, as they reveal the
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Which detail on this sword stands out to you most? We are one day away from unveiling five remarkable swords that illuminate the rich, inventive culture and craftsmanship of 18th- and 19th-century Lucknow. Look closely. The hilt’s two fish, punch dagger and tigers echo a
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Are you ready to come face to face with Cupid at his UK premiere? Tomorrow, Caravaggio’s Cupid makes his grand entrance, on loan from Berlin's Gemäldegalerie. But who is this smirking, mischevious ragazzino... Cupid has long appeared in art as the catalyst of chaos
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As Caravaggio’s ‘Victorious Cupid’ lands in London, our director Dr Xavier Bray sits down with Ben Luke at @TheArtNewspaper to revel in the Baroque master’s most audacious mischief-maker. Listen to The Week in Art podcast on ‘Caravaggio’s Cupid’ here [from 30m:50s]:
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Today we celebrate the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh, #BornOnThisDay in 1780. Join our trustee Davinder Toor as he looks closely at the Sikh figures decorating this shield, including Ranjit Singh himself. #WallaceCollection #ArmsandArmour #RanjitSingh #SikhArt
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Five Indian swords, richly decorated and of exceptional quality, form the centrepiece of our forthcoming display. Nearly a metre in length and adorned with intricate enamel and goldwork, these rare objects offer a unique window into 18th- and 19th-century Lucknow, once a
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Step into 17th-century Rome and discover Palazzo Giustiniani, where Caravaggio's 'Victorious Cupid' first astonished onlookers. Opening on 26 November. Free exhibition #WallaceCollection #Caravaggio #Cupid #Exhibition
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If we could acquire one contemporary work of art, what would it be? Dr Xavier Bray discusses Hospital Queen by Grayson Perry - a reimagining of Boucher’s Madame de Pompadour, wrapped in wool fibres and adorned with unexpected treasures. Inspired by 18th-century embroidery, it
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In Grayson Perry’s astounding work, The Story of My Life, paintings from our collection are reimagined into a single tapestry. Each painting was chosen by Perry for the way it resonated on a personal level, demonstrating how we often find echoes of our own experiences in art.
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🌕 Tonight, look up to see October’s supermoon. Our astronomical clock doesn’t just tell the time, it tracks the sun, the moon and the Zodiac. For centuries, artists have looked to the skies for inspiration, just as clockmakers have measured them⏳️ #WallaceCollection
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✨Win a stay in a work of art✨ 🏡Grayson Perry’s 'A House for Essex' could be yours for two magical nights To celebrate our Delusions of Grandeur exhibition, we’re giving one lucky winner (and up to three guests) this unforgettable escape. In partnership with
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#BornOnThisDay in 1703. Master of Rococo elegance and sensuality, François Boucher captured 18th-century fantasy with unmatched flair. A favourite of King Louis XV's mistress Madame de Pompadour, his art defined an era of opulence.
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This is no ordinary helmet, it’s a provocative creation by Grayson Perry. In our latest film, Curator of Arms and Armour, Keith Dowen, explores the making and meaning of Sissy’s Helmet. 🎟️ See it on display in ‘Delusions of Grandeur’ 🔗 Check the link in our bio for tickets
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