Sir Richard Wallace

Connoisseur, Collector & Philanthropist

Suzanne Higgott

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Pallas Athene Publishers
04 May 2023

Art Treatments & Subjects; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy

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A richly illustrated book about the celebrated connoisseur, collector and philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace (1818-1890), published by the Wallace Collection to mark the bicentenary of his birth.

The Wallace Collection is perhaps the greatest single art collection ever gifted to a nation. That this came about is due to Sir Richard Wallace. Born in 1818, Wallace was a philanthropist during a period renowned for its strong philanthropic ethos. He was already an acknowledged connoisseur when, in 1870, he unexpectedly inherited the celebrated art collection of Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford, together with great wealth. This remarkable windfall enabled him to indulge his twin passions: collecting, and enriching public education through art. Although he died in 1890 without having bequeathed his collection at Hertford House in London to the nation, his French widow, Lady Wallace, was undoubtedly fulfilling his wishes in doing so on her death in 1897.

This is the first book exclusively dedicated to Sir Richard Wallace. Lavishly illustrated with more than 490 pictures, it includes much new information about his mysterious origins and his fascinating life in England, Ireland and France.

490 colour illustrations

By: Suzanne Higgott
Imprint: Pallas Athene Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 197mm,
Weight: 1.870kg
ISBN: 9781843682264
ISBN 10: 1843682265
Pages: 428
Publication Date: 04 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active