Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
1 portrait of Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
by Richard James Lane, after Sir Peter Lely
lithograph, 10 July 1826
10 3/4 in. x 8 1/4 in. (274 mm x 210 mm) paper size
Given by Austin Lane Poole, 1956
Reference Collection
NPG D21962
Sitterback to top
- Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (1640-1709), Mistress of Charles II. Sitter in 35 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard James Lane (1800-1872), Sculptor and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 1226 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
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