John Russel The First Earl of Bedford
Print
1739 (published)
1739 (published)
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Half-length portrait, turned slightly to right but looking to front; in an oval border with a coronet above and, below right, a putto, anchor and other objects. The sitter has a long beard, is wearing his chain of office and a hat, and is holding a sceptre. The left edge of the sheet has been cut unevenly.
Object details
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| Title | John Russel The First Earl of Bedford (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and engraving on laid paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of John Russell, Earl of Bedford, in an oval border. Etching and engraving by Jacobus Houbraken after an anonymous artist, 1739. |
| Physical description | Half-length portrait, turned slightly to right but looking to front; in an oval border with a coronet above and, below right, a putto, anchor and other objects. The sitter has a long beard, is wearing his chain of office and a hat, and is holding a sceptre. The left edge of the sheet has been cut unevenly. |
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| Accession number | 28156:4 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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