Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1699
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3649
Sitterback to top
- Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont (1653-1703), Wife of 1st Earl of Marchmont. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11619: Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont (from same plate)
- NPG D31350: Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont (from same plate)
- NPG D38222: Grizel Hume (née Ker), Countess of Marchmont (from same plate)
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