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Miniatures, ancient and modern (1908)

Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · Chicago : A.C. McClurg · leaf 125

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they maybe of the greatest use, and to the possessorthings of much beauty. But a first-rate copy-ist may be, and often is, a very bad originalartist. Crosses portraits are highly esteemed, andthere are fine examples of his work in thecollections at Windsor and in those of theDukes of Portland and… … SARAH, DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH By Bernard Lens BERNARD LENS 87 marred by his liking for too much black in theshadows. Bernard Lens (1682-1740) was a teacher ofdrawing- and a miniaturist of high repute. Hisfather was a well-known mezzotint engraver.Lens was miniature painter to George I and toGeorge…

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