Unknown couple, called Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset; Frances, Countess of Somerset

1 portrait

by James Donald Milner, probably after Paul van Somer
pencil on tracing paper, 1 December 1911
8 7/8 in. x 12 in. (224 mm x 305 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D21673

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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (1587-1645), Favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Frances, Countess of Somerset (1590-1632), Famous beauty. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.

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James Donald Milner (1874-1927), Director of the National Portrait Gallery. Artist associated with 6 portraits.
Paul van Somer (circa 1576-1621), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 34 portraits.