The Wallace Collection, London - rapier exhibition

colin henshaw · 2nd June 2012, 10:02 AM

Just to mention for anyone in London this summer - The Wallace Collection have a new exhibition "The Noble Art of the Sword - Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe". Had a look yesterday, excellent material; it runs to 16th September 2012.

Regards.

Matchlock · 2nd June 2012, 11:06 PM

Hi Colin,

Their web site does not mention an accompanying publication - did you notice one?

When I attended the Wallace in 1990 they would not permit taking photos, not even by special appointment. I am curious to learn whether they have changed their policy.

Best,
Michael

Berkley · 2nd June 2012, 11:56 PM

According to their website:

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Photography for personal use is permitted within the galleries. The use of tripods and flash is not allowed. No photography is permitted of temporary exhibitions or of items on loan to the Wallace Collection. Any other photographic requests by appointment only.

Matchlock · 3rd June 2012, 01:51 AM

Thank you so much, Berkley,

And shame on me for overlooking that.

Best,

Michael

Dmitry · 3rd June 2012, 02:45 AM

Catalog has now been released, at a remarkably reasonable price.
I just ordered my copy. Unfortunately it's a paper-back, no hard cover edition is available. But I hear that it is quite good, with excellent photos.

colin henshaw · 3rd June 2012, 06:25 AM

Hi Michael

Your questions are already answered - photos without flash are allowed in the permanent exhibition galleries, and there is a very nice catalogue of the rapier exhibition.

Wonderful collections of both European and Eastern Arms and Armour, also a good bookshop, cafe and free admission !

Regards
Colin

2nd June 2012, 10:02 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	The Wallace Collection, London - rapier exhibition Just to mention for anyone in London this summer - The Wallace Collection have a new exhibition "The Noble Art of the Sword - Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe". Had a look yesterday, excellent material; it runs to 16th September 2012. Regards.

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Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Colin, Their web site does not mention an accompanying publication - did you notice one? When I attended the Wallace in 1990 they would not permit taking photos, not even by special appointment. I am curious to learn whether they have changed their policy. Best, Michael Attached Images

3rd June 2012, 01:51 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Berkley, And shame on me for overlooking that. Best, Michael

3rd June 2012, 02:45 AM	#5
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Catalog has now been released, at a remarkably reasonable price. I just ordered my copy. Unfortunately it's a paper-back, no hard cover edition is available. But I hear that it is quite good, with excellent photos.

3rd June 2012, 06:25 AM	#6
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Hi Michael Your questions are already answered - photos without flash are allowed in the permanent exhibition galleries, and there is a very nice catalogue of the rapier exhibition. Wonderful collections of both European and Eastern Arms and Armour, also a good bookshop, cafe and free admission ! Regards Colin