"charlotte walpole (1738-1789) was the youngest of the three illegitimate daughters of sir edward walpole (1706-1784) and niece of the author, horace walpole (1717-1797). In 1760 she married lionel tollemache, lord huntingtower, son of the 4th earl of dysart (1734-1799), who wed her in secret without the knowledge or consent of his father. He became the 5th earl of dysart in 1770. This painting is one of a pair, the other depicting her sister, laura louisa walpole, wife of the hon. Frederick keppel, bishop of exeter. " [1]. Date: circa 1760. Dimensions: height: 76 cm (29.9 in); width: 34 cm (13.3 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Clark Art Institute. Francis Cotes - Charlotte Walpole - Clark Art Institute
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