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Link to page: Francis I

Francis I

  • Italian Old Masters
This portrait depicts the 16th-century French King, Francis I.
Link to page: Dining Chair

Dining Chair

  • British Furniture
This chair, part of a set of 20, was made for the State Dining Room by Thomas Chippendale in around…
Link to page: Madonna and Child with Donor

Madonna and Child with Donor

  • Italian Old Masters
This picture depicts Christ and his mother, and was originally painted as a devotional work for a domestic setting.
Link to page: Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady

  • Italian Old Masters
The identity of the woman in this portrait is debated. Recent research suggests that the sitter could be Vittoria Colonna,…
Link to page: Allegory

Allegory

  • Italian Old Masters
This enigmatic picture has been interpreted in many ways. It is sometimes understood as a visual depiction of sexual passion.
Link to page: Torchère

Torchère

  • British Furniture
This torchère was made by Thomas Chippendale Junior for the Gallery.
Link to page: Pelmet

Pelmet

  • British Furniture
Apart from its fringing, this pelmet is carved entirely from pine wood.
Link to page: Arm chair

Arm chair

  • British Furniture
This chair was made by Thomas Chippendale Junior for the White Drawing Room (now Cinnamon Drawing Room).
Link to page: Diana and Minerva Commode

Diana and Minerva Commode

  • British Furniture
The Diana and Minerva commode is one of the most celebrated pieces of Chippendale furniture anywhere in the world.