16 OF 19

Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and Frances, Countess of Somerset

16 of 19 portraits of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

by George Cruikshank, published by George Smeeton
etching, published 27 September 1817
6 1/4 in. x 3 5/8 in. (160 mm x 91 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25786

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Sittersback to top

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.

Artistsback to top

George Cruikshank (1792-1878), Caricaturist and illustrator. Artist associated with 25 portraits, Sitter in 28 portraits.
George Smeeton (active 1800-1828), Printer and publisher. Artist associated with 15 portraits.