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Francis Russell, later 2nd Earl of Bedford (1526/7-1585) c.1534-8
Black and coloured chalks, and pen and ink on pale pink prepared paper | 23.9 x 17.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912240
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543)
Francis Russell, later 2nd Earl of Bedford (1526/7-1585) c.1534-8
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543)
Francis Russell, later 2nd Earl of Bedford (1526/7-1585) c.1534-8
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A portrait drawing of Francis Russell (1526/7-1585), who became 2nd Earl of Bedford in 1555. The portrait shows a boy's head and shoulders, facing to the front. He wears a cap with badges. Inscribed by the artist: rot Damast (red damask). Inscribed at upper left: Francis Russel E: of Bedford some time After.
Provenance
Henry VIII; Edward VI, 1547; Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel; by whom bequeathed to John, Lord Lumley, 1580; by whom probably bequeathed to Henry, Prince of Wales, 1609, and thus inherited by Prince Charles (later Charles I), 1612; by whom exchanged with Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, 1627/8; by whom given to Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel; acquired by Charles II by 1675
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Creator(s)
Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Black and coloured chalks, and pen and ink on pale pink prepared paper
Measurements
23.9 x 17.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Markings
watermark: close to Briquet 8653, P with forked P - very indistinct [same as 12210, 12211,12218]
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 12240
