The Queens Gallery
The Queens Gallery can be found at the southern wall of Buckingham Palace (near Victoria Station) beside the Royal Mews and you can photograph in both. Nearby are the State Rooms, where photography is not allowed. There are also some very royal gift shops.
I’ve chosen paintings and sketch cartoons that show slices of life from the artist’s point of view. They have all been enhanced to compensate for the low lighting and the fading/darkening of paint over time. They show the patience and skill that was employed, which makes them a joy to see.
Paintings
Market Scene by Night by Petrus van Schendel
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Agatha Bas by Rembrandt van Rijn
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An Old Man and a Girl at a Vegetable and Fish Stall by Willem van Mierls
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A Village Revel by Jan Steen
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The Embarkation at Margate of the Elector Palatine and Princess Elizabeth by Adam Willaerts
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Interior of Tavern with Card Players and a Violin Player by Jan Steen
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Ornamental
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Cartoons
18th century Britain was quite frank in its depictions of society and the notable. Sometimes irreverent and quite often bawdy. The first is a satire of the Duchess of Devonshire trying to assist her lover, Charles James Fox, to obtain a seat in Parliament. Fox succeeded in being elected but the Duchess never regained her reputation.
The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes
Dressing for a Masquerade
The Unwelcome Visitor
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A New Cock Wanted or Work for the Plumber
More Ornaments
To restore some dignity, a picture of bathing implements for the royal corgis. 🙂
Freed From Time 
What an interesting exhibition.
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January 25, 2016 at 19:20
Yes. Not very big but quite fascinating. 🙂
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January 25, 2016 at 19:32
I would confuse the Steen with a Bruegel. Wonderful. I need to come back. I have missed too much!
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January 25, 2016 at 20:29
Her Maj says you’re welcome anytime. 🙂
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January 26, 2016 at 00:59
I do love a good 18th C cartoon, although appreciation is often dependent upon learning the backstory… The different layers of meaning in them (and other ye oldy artwork) is very impressive!
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February 1, 2016 at 00:32
They were pretty smart, just didn’t have such an extensive library as we do. -)
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February 1, 2016 at 13:04
I suppose they’d have more time to focus on one thing! One of the downsides of the internet is that it sucks up so much of your time!
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February 4, 2016 at 00:35
Oh yes,and the TV etc. I suppose the gratification is more instant than making something. 🙂
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February 4, 2016 at 09:24