Portrait of Anne Carr, Countess of Bedford 1635

"Portrait of Anne Carr, Countess of Bedford" is a 1635 oil painting by Anthony van Dyck, renowned for his portraits of the British aristocracy. The painting depicts Anne Carr, the Countess of Bedford, in a three-quarter-length pose, dressed in a luxurious green gown with a matching pearl necklace and a flowing brown shawl. Van Dyck's signature soft light and painterly style bring out her elegance and refined beauty, making this a classic example of his influential portraiture. The work is currently in a private collection.