Sir Robert Walpole Collection

The New Houses of Parliament - Statue of Walpole, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Statue of Walpole, 1854. Sculpture by John Bell in the Palace of Westminster, London. Sir Robert Walpole is considered to be the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K.G. c1884. Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693-1768), British Whig, educated at Westminster School and Clare College, Cambridge

Portrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt. 18th century, (1915). Artist: Edward Edwards
Portrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt, 18th century. Sir Edward Walpole (1706-1784) was a British politician, and a younger son of Sir Robert Walpole, Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742

The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration
2625645 The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); (add.info.: Engraving after the british artist & engraver)

Sir Robert Walpole (engraving)
981552 Sir Robert Walpole (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole)

Sir Robert Walpole (engraving)
664584 Sir Robert Walpole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole)

Bartholomew Fair, 1721 (coloured engraving)
610687 Bartholomew Fair, 1721 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Fair, 1721.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, English statesman (engraving)
3647553 Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, English statesman (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745)

The Motion: satire on the attempts in Parliament to unseat Sir Robert Walpole as Prime Minister in 1741 (engraving)
5997537 The Motion: satire on the attempts in Parliament to unseat Sir Robert Walpole as Prime Minister in 1741 (engraving) by Fairholt

Sir Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford (engraving)
3099471 Sir Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford)

Sir Robert Walpole, Policy, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (lithograph)
3094234 Sir Robert Walpole, Policy, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (lithograph) by Reynolds, John (1909-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole, Policy, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie)

The House of Commons (engraving)
666296 The House of Commons (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Commons, in Sir Robert Walpoles administration)

Portrait of Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (engraving)
819592 Portrait of Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford)

House of Commons - Sir Robert Walpoles Administration, November 1, 1803. After William Hogarth. After Sir James Thornhill

The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, is on the left

M. Prior, (1664-1721), 1830. Creator: Unknown
M. Prior, (1664-1721), 1830. Matthew Prior (1664-1721) English poet and diplomat educated at Westminster School and St Johns College, Cambridge, appointed a gentleman to William III

George I, (1660-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George I, (1660-1727), 1830. George I (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 and the Electorate of Hanover from 1698 until his death in 1727. First monarch of the House of Hanover

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Robert Walpole (1676- 1745) British statesman generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Robert Earl of Orford, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Robert Earl of Orford, 1785. Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), British statesman and Whig from the gentry class

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. From the original of Jarvis, in the
Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, 1725, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman

Robert Walpole, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Robert Walpole, (1933). Portrait of Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time

Sir Robert Walpole, c1740s, (1941). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Every man has his price - Sir Rt Walpole, Market day, Sic itur ad astra, 1788. Smithfield Market cattle pens, at the corner of Smithfield and Cow Lane, filled with cattle with the faces of peers

To the Glory of the Rt Honble Sr Robert Walpole, 1730. Artist: F Dumouchel
To the Glory of the Rt Honble Sr Robert Walpole, 1730. Showing allegorical figures with a key and surrounding, explanatory text

Sir Robert Walpole, English statesman and Prime Minister, c1746 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), English statesman and Prime Minister, c1746 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford, K. G. in the Studio of Francis Hayman, R. A
Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford, K.G. in the Studio of Francis Hayman, R.A. c1748-1750, (1904). From National Portrait Gallery, London. From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D

Sir Robert Walpole, 1790. Robert Walpole (1676-1745), British statesman who is generally regarded as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain. From The History of England, by David Hume

Sir Robert Walpole, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), British statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British

Robert Walpole, 18th century English statesman. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman, c1710-1715 (1906). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Sir Robert Walpole wth Hounds, c18th century. Artist: John Wooton
Sir Robert Walpole wth Hounds, c18th century. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

George II receiving news of his fathers death from Walpole, 1727. Artist: Beech
George II receiving news of his fathers death from Walpole, 1727. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time

Robert Walpole, 18th century British statesman, (c1850). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

The Brabant Skreen, 1721. A satire on the South Sea company. The Duchess of Kendal gives money to Robert Knight (treasurer of the company), to enable him to escape

The phiz and character of an Alexandrine hyper-critch and comentator, 1728. His Holiness [The Pope, as a monkey] and his Prime Minister [a donkey]

Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine
Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Speaker Onslow in the chair, Sir Robert Walpole, first Prime Minister of Great Britain, addressing the House

The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administration
The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles Administration. The Right Honorable Arthur Onslow in the Speakers chair, Sir Robert Walpole at his right hand

Satire on Walpole, 1738, (1910). Examples of costume: wigs are smaller than in the 17th century, and the coats are wide-skirted

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Pelham-Holles (1693-1768) held power with his brother, Henry Pelham, who was Prime Minister of Great Britain

Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, English diplomat and politician, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, English diplomat and politician, (1831). Horatio Walpole (1678-1757) was the younger brother of Robert Walpole

Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, early 18th century. Artist: French Master
Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, early 18th century. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

George II receiving news of his fathers death from Walpole, 1727. George II, 1683 - 1760. King of Great Britain and Ireland

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Sir Robert Walpole, the influential English statesman and first Prime Minister of Great Britain, is depicted in various artworks and engravings that capture his political career. In "The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's Administration, " we catch a glimpse of the esteemed leader navigating the complex world of politics. Accompanied by Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. , this image showcases their collaboration during this era. Another portrait featured is that of Sir Edward Walpole, Knight. Painted in the 18th century by Edward Edwards, it immortalizes a member of the prominent Walpole family who played a significant role in British politics. Engravings dedicated solely to Sir Robert Walpole emphasize his importance as a statesman. These images highlight his leadership qualities and shed light on key moments such as attempts to unseat him from power or satirical depictions like "Policy: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. " A lithograph titled "Portrait of Robert Walpole, Earl of Oxford" provides further insight into how he was perceived during his time. Created in 1835, it captures an essence reminiscent of Bartholomew Fair – an eventful period marked by vibrant colors and lively scenes. Walpole's impact on British governance cannot be understated; he left an indelible mark on history with his policies and strategies. As seen through these artistic representations, Sir Robert Walpole remains an iconic figure whose legacy continues to shape political discourse even today.