Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford

Sitterback to top

• Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), Prime Minister. Sitter in 27 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Jean Baptiste van Loo (1684-1745). Artist associated with 56 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This portrait was painted for Lord Bessborough. Walpole is shown in his robes as Chancellor of the Exchequer, wearing the sash and star of the Order of the Garter.

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• Audio Guide
• Cooper, John, Visitor's Guide, 2000, p. 51
• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 198
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 470