
pink plaque
Catherine Da Costa and Bernard Lens pink plaque
Catherine Da Costa · Painter
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“Catherine Da Costa 1678-1756 English Jewish miniature and portrait painter, born in Somerset House, was named after Catherine of Braganza, and was known as a 'blue stocking'. She was taught by the famous drawing master Bernard Lens, tutor to the Royal Family. ”
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1678-1756
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Crowell Gouse, 104 Highgate Hill, Highgate
N6
Erected 2019
Highgate Heritage
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Catherine Da Costa
painter, miniaturist, and portrait painter · (1678-1756)
Bernard Lens
(1682-1740)
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