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3 unusual facts about Bernard Baron


Benjamin Hoadly

William Hogarth (1697–1764) painted his portrait as Bishop of Winchester and "Prelate of the Most Noble Order of the Garter" about 1743, etched by Bernard Baron (1696–1762).

Claude Du Bosc

George Vertue states that towards the end of 1729 Bernard Baron and Du Bosc went over to Paris, Du Bosc wishing to arrange matters relating to the trade of print-selling, as he had now set up a shop, and that Vanloo then painted both their portraits, which they brought to England.

Nicolas-Henri Tardieu

The engraver Bernard Baron (1700-1762) was another of his pupils who gained distinction in his profession.



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