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Bernard Lens
Bernard Lens may refer to one of three British artists: * Bernard Lens I (1630–1707), probably from the Netherlands, also the writer of several religious tracts *Bernard Lens II (1659–1725), son of the former, mezzotint engraver * Bernard Lens III (1682–1740), son of the former, portrait miniaturist {{Hndis, Lens, Bernard Lens A lens is a transmissive optical device that focuses or disperses a light beam by means of refraction. A simple lens consists of a single piece of transparent material, while a compound lens consists of several simple lenses (''elements'') ... Lens, Bernard Lens, Bernard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Lens I
Bernard Lens I (c.1630–1707) at the databases was a Dutch painter and writer of religious treatises. Lens was born in the , and later moved to England. He primarily painted miniatures, practicing enamel techniques. His son Bernard Lens II
Bernard Lens II (1659–1725) was an English engraver, pioneer of mezzotint technique, and publisher.
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Bernard Lens II
Bernard Lens II (1659–1725) was an English engraver, pioneer of mezzotint technique, and publisher. Bernard Lens II was the son of Bernard Lens I, "an obscure painter". of Dutch origin. Bernard Lens I practiced enamel technique and also authored religious treatises.. The art of Bernard Lens II, largely confined to developing mezzotint technique is an example of a general trend of hist age, when "issues of ''tonality'', if not colour, were developing away from the etching's dependence on ''line''". According to Malcolm Charles Salaman, "most attractive" of his portraits was that of Lady Mary Tudor. Salaman noted Lens for his "practically unique". insights into capabilities of mezzotint in rendering artificial light, evidenced by his series of ''Fireworks''. These prints, commemorating the victories of the Williamite War in Ireland The Williamite War in Ireland took place from March 1689 to October 1691. Fought between Jacobitism, Jacobite supporters of James II of Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Lens III
Bernard Lens III (27 May 1682 – 24 December 1740) was an English artist known primarily for his portrait miniatures. Lens was the miniature painter at the courts of kings George I of Great Britain, George I and George II of Great Britain, George II, instructor in miniature painting (then called limning) to prince Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, William and princesses Princess Mary of Great Britain, Mary and Louise of Great Britain, LouiseHeath, p. 146 and consultant in fine arts to upper-class families. Biography Lens, the son of mezzotint engraving, engraver Bernard Lens II, was born in London in 1682 and in 1698 became an apprentice to an artist known as ''Sturt'', quite likely his father's partner John Sturt (1658–1730).Wieseman, p. 226 ''Sturt'' was a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, Company of Goldsmiths, but the membership was merely a license to work within the City of London, not an indicator of his actual trade. In 1704 Lens joined the newly esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artist Families
An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating the work of art. The most common usage (in both everyday speech and academic discourse) refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only. However, the term is also often used in the entertainment business to refer to actors, musicians, singers, dancers and other performers, in which they are known as ''Artiste'' instead. ''Artiste'' (French) is a variant used in English in this context, but this use has become rare. The use of the term "artist" to describe writers is valid, but less common, and mostly restricted to contexts such as critics' reviews; "author" is generally used instead. Dictionary definitions The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' defines the older, broader meanings of the word "artist": * A learned person or Master of Arts * One who pursues a practical science, traditionally medicine, astrology, alchemy, chemistry * A follower of a pursuit in which skill co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portrait Miniaturists
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face is always predominant. In arts, a portrait may be represented as half body and even full body. If the subject in full body better represents personality and mood, this type of presentation may be chosen. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the painter or photographer, to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer, but portrait may be represented as a profile (from aside) and 3/4. History Prehistorical portraiture Plastered human skulls were reconstructed human skulls that were made in the ancient Levant between 9000 and 6000 BC in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period. They represent some of the oldest forms of art in the Middle Eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
