Search the Collection
Mistress of Charles II
Sitter in 35 portraits 
Mistress of George II and architectural patron
Sitter in 9 portraits 
Mistress of George IV; wife of Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess of Conyngham
Sitter in 34 portraits 
Mistress of James II; wife of 1st Earl of Portmore; daughter of Sir Charles Sedley
Sitter in 12 portraits 
Courtesans
54 People in group
Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
1640-1709Mistress of Charles II
Sitter in 35 portraits
1756 or 1758-1800
Known as 'Perdita'; writer, actress and mistress of the future George IV
Sitter in 12 portraits
Known as 'Perdita'; writer, actress and mistress of the future George IV
Sitter in 12 portraits
Henrietta Howard (née Hobart), Countess of Suffolk
circa 1688-1767Mistress of George II and architectural patron
Sitter in 9 portraits
Courtesan
Sitter in 1 portrait
Sitter in 1 portrait
Elizabeth Conyngham (née Denison), Marchioness Conyngham
1769-1861Mistress of George IV; wife of Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess of Conyngham
Sitter in 34 portraits
Courtesan
Sitter in 3 portraits
Sitter in 3 portraits
Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester
1657-1717Mistress of James II; wife of 1st Earl of Portmore; daughter of Sir Charles Sedley
Sitter in 12 portraits
Do, draw and make!
Do, draw and make!
From building dens to food faces – enjoy our Playful Portraits activities and find out about some brilliant people!
Healthcare Heroes
Activities for children and families inspired by three healthcare heroes from our Collection.
Learning resources
Downloadable and web based resources to support learning at home linked to art, history, citizenship and literacy.