Possibly Lucy Russell (née Harington), Countess of Bedford

1 portrait

by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, circa 1603
75 3/8 in. x 44 3/4 in. (1914 mm x 1138 mm)
Purchased, 1983
Primary Collection
NPG 5688

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Sitterback to top

Lucy Russell (née Harington), Countess of Bedford (circa 1581-1627), Courtier and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.

Artistback to top

Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This portrait shows a woman in the formal robes of a countess, probably as she appeared at the coronation of James I. The identity of the sitter is not absolutely certain.

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Bennett, Sue, Five Centuries of Women and Gardens, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 October 2000 to 21 January 2001), p. 27
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 45