Sir Horace Walpole Collection

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. A magnificent missal, painted on vellum, with illuminated capitals, and whole leaves painted with illustrations from Scripture history

The Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743. Creators: Horace Walpole, William Hallett
The Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743

Horace Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford, (1919). Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797), also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters

Horace Walpole (b. 1717, d. 1797), 1907. Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797), also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician

Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Artist: Thomas Gray
Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Copy, in Grays own hand, of his Elegy, enclosed in a letter written from Cambridge to Dr Thomas Wharton

Eridge Castle, Tunbridge Wells - The Marquis of Abergavenny, K. G. 1910
Eridge Castle, Tunbridge Wells - The Marquis of Abergavenny, K.G. 1910. In 1787 Henry Nevill, the 2nd Earl of Abergavenny, began building Eridge Castle in exuberant Gothic

The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, c1792. From The Environs of London, by Daniel Lysons [T. Cadell, Junior & W. Davies, , c1792.]

Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). Artist: Horace Walpole
Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). The First History of English Art published by the Strawberry Hill Press between 1762 and 1780

Strawberry Hill, the seat of the Rt. Hon. Lord Michelham, c1913. Strawberry Hill House, often referred to as Strawberry Hill, is a Gothic Revival villa that was built in Twickenham

Strawberry Hill, c18th century, (1922). Artist: Joseph Charles Barrow
Strawberry Hill, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXIII [Otto Limited, London, 1922.]

Part of a letter from Horace Walpole to the Reverend Mr Cole, 1777, (1840). Artist: Horace Walpole
Part of a letter from Horace Walpole to the Reverend Mr Cole, 1777, (1840). The letter is regarding the genius of Thomas Chatterton, and his pretended poems by Rowley

Part of a letter from Thomas Chatterton to Horace Walpole, late 18th century, (1840). Artist: Thomas Chatterton
Part of a letter from Thomas Chatterton to Horace Walpole, late 18th century, (1840). The letter is an account of his pretended discovery of Rowleys poems

Maria Walpole (1736-1807), Countess Waldegrave, 1867. Artist:s Bull
Maria Walpole (1736-1807), Countess Waldegrave, 1867. The niece of Horace Walpole, Maria was also the wife of Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh

Horace Walpoles first interview with King George I. Artist: J Nicholson
Horace Walpoles first interview with King George I. Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was the son of Sir Robert Walpole, who was George Is de facto Prime Minister from 1721

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 1744. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 1744. Catherine was the first wife and queen consort of King Henry VIII

Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, politician, writer, architectural innovator, 1910
Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, politician, writer and architectural innovator, 18th century (1910). A print of Walpole (1717-1797) from The Connoisseur, (London, 1910)

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"Sir Horace Walpole: A Multifaceted Creative Mind" Sir Horace Walpole, a prominent figure in the 18th century, left an indelible mark on various fields of art and literature. Born in 1717 and passing away in 1797, he was known as the Fourth Earl of Orford. His artistic endeavors ranged from painting to writing, making him a truly versatile creator. One of his notable works is "The Brand Cabinet, " created around 1743 alongside William Hallett. This piece showcases his talent for cabinet-making and design. Another masterpiece attributed to him is "The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, " dating back to approximately 1792. It exemplifies his architectural prowess and love for gothic revival style. Walpole's passion extended beyond visual arts; he also authored significant literary works such as "Anecdotes of Painting in England" (1762). Through this publication, he contributed immensely to the preservation and documentation of English art history. His influence reached even into politics, as seen through his correspondence with influential figures like Reverend Mr Cole and Thomas Chatterton. These letters shed light on his intellectual exchanges during that period while showcasing his skillful penmanship. Not only did Sir Horace Walpole excel creatively, but he also had connections with esteemed individuals like Maria Walpole (Countess Waldegrave) and King George I himself. His first interview with the king became a memorable event captured by artist J Nicholson. Strawberry Hill played a central role in Sir Horace's life—a place where creativity flourished within its walls. The estate served as inspiration for numerous artists throughout history, including Joseph Charles Barrow who depicted it in an enchanting artwork from the early 18th century. Sir Horace Walpole's legacy continues to captivate admirers worldwide due to his diverse talents encompassing painting, writing, architecture, and more.