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Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
1 of 27 portraits of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1710-1715
36 in. x 28 in. (914 mm x 711 mm)
Given by The Art Fund, 1945
Primary Collection
NPG 3220
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- Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), Prime Minister. Sitter in 27 portraits.
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- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19606: Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (source portrait)
- NPG D33120: Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (source portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 198
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 470
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