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Portrait of Bernard Lens III, the Artist's Father

Peter Paul Lens

1734

watercolor

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Bernard Lens III, the Artist's Father is a 1734 watercolor by Peter Paul Lens, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Peter Paul Lens
When & what style?: 1734 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with long, curly white hair. He is wearing a gray jacket with a blue vest underneath and a white shirt with a gold-trimmed collar. The background of the painting is dark brown. The man's face is turned slightly to the left, and he is looking straight ahead. His expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The painting is a good example of the work of Peter Paul Lens.