7 OF 27 
Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
7 of 27 portraits of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford
by and published by John Simon, after Hans Hysing
mezzotint, circa 1727-1742
13 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (350 mm x 248 mm) plate size; 14 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (363 mm x 261 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1949
Reference Collection
NPG D5724
Click on the links below to find out more:
Sitterback to top
- Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), Prime Minister. Sitter in 27 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Hans Hysing (1678-1752 or 1753), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 36 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.
Keep in touch
