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Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole

3 of 7 portraits of Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole

by John Simon, published by Robert Sayer, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, published circa 1748-1760
14 in. x 10 in. (355 mm x 255 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D9262

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Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole (circa 1682-1737), First wife of Sir Robert Walpole, later 1st Earl of Orford. Sitter in 7 portraits.

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Michael Dahl (1659-1743), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 168 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Robert Sayer (1724 or 1725-1794), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 196 portraits.
John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.