HENRY BONE, R.A. (BRITISH 1775-1834)
Francis Russell 2nd Earl of Bedford (c.1527-1585), wearing robes trimmed with fur and the Order of St George on a chain of office collar over a black doublet with gold thread embroidery and black cap
enamel, extensively inscribed on the counter enamel, Francis - (the first of that Name) Earl of Bedford/ obit July 28th 1585 æ 58 / 1558 Councellor to Queen Elizabeth/ 1566 Sent to Scotland .... and signed and dated in full, Painted by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel painter to his Majesty & the Prince Regent after their / original in the Gallery of Duke of Bedford/ Woburn Abbey Bedfordshire/ London July 1815
later rectangular gilt-metal frame
125 mm (4 7/8 in) high

The preliminary pencil drawing squared for transfer by Henry Bone for this miniature is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.