[Portrait of Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford] [art original].

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Title: [Portrait of Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford] [art original].
Contributor: Wootton, John, approximately 1682-1764, attributed name.
Published / Created: [ca. 1725]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A three-quarter-length portrait of Robert Walpole in a wooded landscape. He wears a blue coat and red waistcoat with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. He holds a riding crop in his proper right hand. His gloves are tucked in his belt while he holds his hat in his left hand which rests at his waist. Two horses with grooms are visible in the distant landscape
Description: Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal.
Artist not identified, but English School, circa 1725.
Previously attributed to John Wootton.
Provenance: Purchased with Cirencester Antiques Ltd., London, from whom acquired by W.S. Lewis in August 1957 for £365.
Extent: 1 painting : 50 x 40 in., framed 57.25 x 46.5 in.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: No linguistic content