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. Lens was possibly self-taught. Miniature painting was a popular amateur art at this time and Lens had many aristocratic and royal pupils. Although Lens was the first British miniaturist to work on ivory, he 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.
by Bernard Lens (III), based on a drawing by Robert White
watercolour on ivory, (before 1705)
NPG 5118
by Bernard Lens (III)
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, circa 1715
NPG 5119
by Bernard Lens (III)
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, circa 1720
NPG 1926
by Bernard Lens (III)
watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, 1721
NPG 1624
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9165
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9176
by R. Clamp, after Bernard Lens (III)
stipple engraving, published 1794
NPG D9177
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