Here Are the Most Famous Works of Art in the British Royal Collection
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Here Are the Most Famous Works of Art in the British Royal Collection
For as long as the British monarchy has existed, kings and queens have accumulated art. From paintings to sculpture, crowns to carriages, the British royals have amassed one of the most notable collections of art in history. In fact, the pieces owned by the British royal family now comprise one of the largest private art collections in the world. Who is featured in this collection, you might ask? Basically every famous artist you can think of, from Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol. Though the full gamut might seem overwhelming, here we've compiled some of the Royal Collection's most famous works. Keep reading to see what centuries of artistic patronage (and power) can get you.
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The British royal family's art collection is one of the largest in the world.