Rosalba Carriera’s Portrait of Horace Walpole and a miniature portrait of George Walpole

The facsimile at Strawberry Hill House © Matt Chung Photography

The pastel Portrait of Horace Walpole, 1741, by Rosalba Carriera (1673-1757) was commissioned by Robert Walpole and now hangs in Houghton Hall. This portrait, one of Carriera’s masterpieces, is considered to be the finest portrait of Horace Walpole. The facsimile means that Horace Walpole can again be seen in his gothic masterpiece. The second facsimile is a miniature by Jean-Etienne Liotard (1702-1789) that depicts Horace’s nephew, George Walpole. It was part of Horace Walpole’s collection.

As of July 2024 there are now about 35 facsimiles by Factum in Strawberry Hill House, helping to make it one of the great places to visit in London.

Colour proofs of the Portrait of Horace Walpole and a version of Charles II Presented with a Pineapple © Oak Taylor-Smith | Factum Foundation

Amanda Blázquez and Rafa Rachewsky checking the flatbed printing of the colour © Oak Taylor-Smith | Factum Foundation

Facsimiles of the wooden frame and the miniature portrait of George Walpole before assembly © Oak Taylor-Smith | Factum Foundation