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Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Baronet (21 June 1818 – 20 July 1890), of Sudbourne Hall in Suffolk, Hertford House in London, of Antrim Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, of 2 Rue Laffitte, Paris, and of the Château de Bagatelle in Paris, was a British art collector and Francophile.
Jul 20, 1998 · Sir Richard Wallace, Baronet was a British art collector and philanthropist whose name is perpetuated by the famous art collection, the Wallace Collection (q.v.), at Hertford House, London. Wallace was a natural son of Viscount Beauchamp, later the 4th marquess of Hertford, and Agnes Jackson, née.
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Jul 25, 2019 · Suzanne Higgott’s in-depth new study of one of the most eminent nineteenth-century European collectors, Sir Richard Wallace, represents an overdue contribu.
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- 2020
Learn about the history and motivation of Sir Richard Wallace, the English philanthropist who donated funds to provide free, clean drinking water to Parisians in the 19th century. Discover the design, symbolism and location of the Wallace Fountains, public sculptures that are also works of art.
Richard Wallace was the most famous philanthropist of his time. He was loved by Parisians. Authorities were urged to honor his extraordinary acts of kindness and generosity. Medals were cast to commemorate Wallace and his good deeds. A street in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Richard Wallace, center at desk, chairing the ritish
Jul 24, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sir Richard Wallace, the mysterious heir to the Hertford art collection and a generous donor to the nation. Discover his role as a connoisseur, agent and philanthropist in this exhibition at the Wallace Collection.
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The Wallace Collection is a national museum in London that displays the art collections of the Hertford family and Sir Richard Wallace. Learn about the history of Hertford House, the 4th Marquess of Hertford's extraordinary acquisitions, and the legacy of Lady Wallace.
