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possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford)

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possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford)

by John William Cook, published by E.F. Bingley, after follower of Sir Anthony van Dyck
stipple engraving, published 1 October 1832
7 1/2 in. x 5 1/4 in. (189 mm x 133 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28109

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  • E.F. Bingley (active 1832), Publisher. Artist associated with 2 portraits.
  • John William Cook (active 1820-1832), Engraver. Artist associated with 11 portraits.
  • Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.

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  • NPG D28108: possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford) (based on same portrait)
  • NPG D28107: possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford) (based on same portrait)
  • NPG D28106: possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford) (based on same portrait)

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