The art of the Wallace Collection : including an account of its founders, a description of the pictures, and a survey of the chief exhibits in the galleries devoted to objects of art and arms and armour. (1914)
Shelley, Henry C. (Henry Charles) · London : Simpkin · leaf 43
that Sir RichardWallace, according to Mr. Spielmann, made over-tures to the British government with reference tohis collection. His idea was to present it to thenation as it stood in Hertford House, but, Mr.Spielmann adds, it is understood that he wasmet with the characteristically stupid objection… … LEBOURG. — LADY WALLACE. XCbe ffoun&ers of tbe Collection 23 of British official senselessness must have preparedhim for such a childish objection. Although, however, he broke off his negotia-tions with the government, he did not abandon hisgenerous resolve. It was generally understoodamong his…
Wallace Collection (Musical group) · Painting · Art objects
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