The paintings displayed in Angerstein's house, no. 100 Pall Mall.
London, Victoria and Albert Museum.

Establishment of the Gallery

In April 1824 the House of Commons agreed to pay £57,000 for the picture collection of the banker John Julius Angerstein. The 38 pictures were intended to form the core of a new national collection, for the enjoyment and education of all. Until a gallery building was constructed, the pictures were displayed at Angerstein's house in Pall Mall.

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