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Portrait of Andrew Benjamin Lens, son of the artist

Portrait Miniature
1723 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait miniature of Andrew Benjamin Lens, son of the artist, watercolour on vellum. The boy is possibly around 7 to 10 years old, with long blonde hair and a hat under his arm. He is gesturing gracefully and wears a heavy brown coat with studs. Initalled and dated by the artist.

Object details

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Object type
TitlePortrait of Andrew Benjamin Lens, son of the artist (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on vellum
Brief description
Portrait miniature of Andrew Benjamin Lens, son of the artist, dated 1723, watercolour on vellum, painted by Bernard Lens (1682-1740).
Physical description
Portrait miniature of Andrew Benjamin Lens, son of the artist, watercolour on vellum. The boy is possibly around 7 to 10 years old, with long blonde hair and a hat under his arm. He is gesturing gracefully and wears a heavy brown coat with studs. Initalled and dated by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 103mm
  • Width: 77mm
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.40-1922

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Record createdJuly 10, 2003
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