Dorothy Walpole (1686–1726), Viscountess Townshend
Dublin Core
Title
Dorothy Walpole (1686–1726), Viscountess Townshend
Subject
Walpole, Dorothy Walpole, England, first prime minister, upper-class lady, 18th century, noble, nobility, Charles Jervis, Robert Walpole, Charles Townshend
Description
A painting of Dorothy Townshend (nee Walpole) sister of England first de facto prime minister Robert Walpole and step-grandmother to Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who degreed the infamous Townshend Acts on the American Colonies.
Creator
Charles Jervas (c.1675–1739)
Source
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Publisher
Date
1718
Contributor
Ben Richardson
Rights
Can be used with permission of the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Format
Painting, H 127 x W 103.8 cm
Type
Still Image
Identifier
DPG567
Files
Citation
Charles Jervas (c.1675–1739), “Dorothy Walpole (1686–1726), Viscountess Townshend,” Enlightenmens, accessed February 7, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/402.