John Russell, The First Earl of Bedford 1549
Summary
A portrait of an elderly man in an ornate frame. The subject is facing the viewer and wears tudor dress. He has a long beard and holds a staff in his right hand. The base of the frame is decorated with a cherub to the right and an anchor and helmet to the left. The frame is inscribed "JOHN RUSSELL FIRST EARL OF BEDFORD 1549".
Object Name
John Russell, The First Earl of Bedford 1549
Creators Name
Date Created
1739
Dimensions
plate mark: 37.6cm x 23.7cm
support: 39.7cm x 24.6cm
accession number
1920.373
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
