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Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford|Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford

Aedes Walpolianae, or a Description of the Collection of Pictures at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, the Seat of the Right Honorable Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (Interleaved with Drawings by Isaac Ware for: The Plans, Elevations, and Sections of Chimney Pieces, and Celings of Houghton Hall in Norfolk...1735) ["The Walpole Album"]

1550–early 20th century
Etching, engraving, pen and ink, brush and wash, watercolor
78.8 × 18.8 cm (31 × 7.4 in)

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