I've just been reading about her.

The complexion and hair colour are so Scottish!

Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, later Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) 1139764 | National Trust Collections

https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/1139764

#ElizabethMurray #HamHouse #CountessOfDysart #Lely #Art #Portrait #Painting #EarlyModern #Scotland

𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔'𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘

✧ Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale ✧

Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale (1626–1698), was a prominent figure amongst 17th-century English and Scottish nobility, known for her beauty, influence and involvement in the politics and arts of her time. Born Elizabeth Murray, she was raised in court circles during t...

#EnglishCivilWar #HamHouse #LionelTollemache #Lionel #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Maitland,_Duchess_of_Lauderdale

My youngest exploring the gardens at Ham House in 2009. He's not that little anymore 😉

#picoftheday #pictureoftheday #photooftheday #gardens #hamhouse

Took a few pics on my #walk along the #Thames from #Teddington to #Richmond including the #gardens at #HamHouse and a view of #RichmondHill from afar.

#NationalTrust #outwalking #RiverThames #London #CherryGarden #boats #RiverBoats #BlueSkies #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography

Once exposed, make sure your sculpture has protection.

#sculpture #hamhouse #innuendo