Royal Collection
London, United Kingdom
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Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
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£22-26 (under 5 free)
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The Royal Collection is one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, held in trust by the British monarch. Spread across royal residences including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Queen's Gallery, it contains over one million objects. Paintings by Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Canaletto are among the European highlights.
Artemisia Gentileschi's Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (1639) is one of the collection's most celebrated works. Vermeer's The Music Lesson (1675) rarely leaves the palace walls. Aelbert Cuyp's golden landscapes, William Hogarth's satirical scenes, and a strong group of Baroque paintings make this a collection that rivals any national gallery. Public access is through the Queen's Gallery exhibitions and seasonal palace openings.
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Artemisia Gentileschi's Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (1639) and Vermeer's The Music Lesson (1675) are the biggest draws. Rembrandt and Canaletto are also well represented.
Yes, but access is limited. The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace hosts rotating exhibitions year-round. Windsor Castle's State Apartments display paintings too. Hogarth's works appear in periodic shows.
It's a private collection held in public trust, not a traditional museum. Artworks hang in working royal residences. Aelbert Cuyp's Dutch Golden Age landscapes share walls with state portraits and furniture.
Baroque, Dutch Golden Age, and Renaissance paintings form the core. British portraiture spans centuries. Gentileschi's self-portrait is a highlight of the Italian Baroque holdings.
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