Robert Walpole Collection

Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment, 1740 (engraving)
XJF863053 Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prime Minister Robert Walpole)

Prime Minister Robert Walpole
3586419 Prime Minister Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Walpole (1676-1745) Prime Minister of Britain. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Walpole
3119227 Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Walpole (1676-1745) a British statesman and first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A quarrel between Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend and Robert Walpole
3586422 A quarrel between Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend and Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a quarrel between Charles Townshend (1674-1738) a British statesman

Sir Robert Walpole
3330774 Sir Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Engraving of Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745) a British statesman and de-facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Prime Minister Robert Walpole
3586421 Prime Minister Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Walpole (1676-1745) Prime Minister of Britain. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Houghton Hall, Norfolk, England, UK

Robert, Earl of Orford, 1746 (engraving)
451650 Robert, Earl of Orford, 1746 (engraving) by Houbracken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 37x22.6 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Robert Walpole)

Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend (engraving)
664585 Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend)

Houghton Hall, Norfolk (colour photo)
3094995 Houghton Hall, Norfolk (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houghton Hall, Norfolk)

Robert Walpole, Earl Of Orford (litho)
5991519 Robert Walpole, Earl Of Orford (litho) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole, Earl Of Orford)

Houghton Hall, Norfolk, the Residence of Walpole (engraving)
663313 Houghton Hall, Norfolk, the Residence of Walpole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houghton Hall, Norfolk, the Residence of Walpole)

Robert Walpole (engraving)
611142 Robert Walpole (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole. Published 1741.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

George II. receiving from Walpole Intelligence of his Fathers Death (engraving)
654584 George II. receiving from Walpole Intelligence of his Fathers Death (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George II)

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)

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (engraving)
666510 Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford)

Robert Walpole (engraving)
665557 Robert Walpole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Robert Walpole, Lord Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, 1701-1751
6337701 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Robert Walpole, Lord Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, 1701-1751 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, pub. 1902 (collotype)
1073645 Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, pub. 1902 (collotype) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole (1676-1745)); The Stapleton Collection; English

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

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Robert Walpole, also known as the Earl of Orford, was a prominent figure in 18th-century England. He was not only the first Prime Minister of Great Britain but also a key player in shaping the political landscape of his time. One notable depiction of Walpole is seen in the engraving titled "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment" from 1740. This artwork captures how influential and revered he was during his tenure. Another portrait shows him alongside Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, showcasing their close relationship and political alliance. The image portraying Sir Edward Walpole gives us a glimpse into Robert's family life. It highlights his lineage and connections within high society. Houghton Hall, located in Norfolk, England, served as Robert's residence and symbolizes his wealth and power. Walpole's quarrel with Townshend is depicted in an engraving that showcases his strong personality and determination to defend his beliefs. Despite facing opposition at times, he remained steadfast in pursuing what he thought was best for the nation. A lithograph portrays Robert Walpole himself with great detail and accuracy. His confident gaze reflects both intelligence and authority; traits that made him such an influential leader. Houghton Hall appears again in various engravings as it played an essential role throughout Walpole's life. The grandeur of this estate serves as a testament to his success both politically and personally. One particularly significant moment captured through art is when George II receives news from Walpole about his father's death. This engraving demonstrates their close bond while highlighting Robert's role as a trusted advisor to royalty.