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Bernard Lens (III)

(1682-1740), Artist, miniature painter, topographical draughtsman, etcher, limner and drawing master

Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 7 portraits
Bernard Lens was the leading miniaturist from 1710 to 1740. Possibly self-taught, miniature painting was a popular amateur art at this time and Lens had many aristocratic and royal pupils. Although he was the first British miniaturist to work on ivory, Lens occasionally painted on vellum. He was also involved with the care of miniatures on vellum, restoring and reframing old family miniatures for aristocratic patrons. In addition, he painted copies of historical portraits for collectors.

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William Fleetwood, by Bernard Lens (III), after a drawing by  Robert White - NPG 5118

William Fleetwood

by Bernard Lens (III), after a drawing by Robert White
watercolour on ivory, circa 1715
NPG 5118

Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after  Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9165

Hannah Norsa

by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9165

Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after  Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9176

Hannah Norsa

by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9176

Hannah Norsa, by R. Clamp, after  Bernard Lens (III) - NPG D9177

Hannah Norsa

by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9177

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