possibly Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton, formerly known as Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford)
13 of 14 portraits of Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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
Sittersback to top
- Isabella Compton (née Sackville), Countess of Northampton (1622-1661). Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- Anne, Countess of Pembroke (Lady Anne Clifford) (1590-1676), Diarist and patron of authors and literature; former wife of 3rd Earl of Dorset, and later wife of 4th Earl of Pembroke. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- E.F. Bingley (active 1832), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- John William Cook (active 1820-1832), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- 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)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, Yorkshire (87 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1832back to top
Current affairs
William IV agrees to the creation of new peers in order to obtain the passage of the Reform Act, although this proved unnecessary when the Tories withdrew opposition. Male franchise is extended by fifty percent; fifty-six 'rotten boroughs' lose representation and forty-one new constituencies are created. Irish and Scottish Reform Acts are also passed.Art and science
Mathematician Charles Babbage publishes his best selling Economy of Machinery and Manufactures. In response to recent outbreaks of machine-breaking and riots, he aimed to reveal the sources of Britain's industrial strength to the urban elite and promote institutional change.Parliament votes funds for National Gallery buildings in Trafalgar Square.
International
Free land grants end for English settlers in Australia on recommendation of the leading colonisation theorist Edward Wakefield in his Letter from Sydney.Greek independence recognised by the Treaty of London.
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