Lady Frances Howard, Countess of Somerset

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The portrait depicts a woman from the chest up. She has a composed expression, soft facial features, curly hair styled high with a decorative hairpiece and feather. She wear a detailed gown with lace and embroidery, a pleated ruff around her neck, and a cross pendant. The background is dark, emphasizing her attire and features. The image is framed with an oval border, with text detailing Lady Francis, Countess of Somerset.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    facsimile

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19 × 14 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1129

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215699

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