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Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole

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

by John Simon, published by Philip Overton, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, circa 1700-1725
13 7/8 in. x 10 in. (353 mm x 254 mm) paper size
Given by Mrs E. Wordsworth, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D5726

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Sitterback to top

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

Artistsback to top

Michael Dahl (1659-1743), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 168 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Philip Overton (circa 1680-1745), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 16 portraits.
John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D9262: Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole (impression from same plate as)
NPG D3770: Catherine Walpole (née Shorter), Lady Walpole (impression from same plate as)