The Reverand Dr. John Harris (1707)
Bernard Lens III1707 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1740)
Specifications
- Year
- 1707
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1682–1740
About the artwork
This page presents "The Reverand Dr. John Harris" (1707), created by Bernard Lens III. Context for 1707: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. Figurative in brief: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"The Reverand Dr. John Harris" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1682–1740
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