George Romney

1734-1802 George Romney Galleries By 1757 he was becoming well-known as a portraitist. He fell ill during his apprenticeship and was nursed back to health by Mary Abbott, daughter of his landlady. In 1762, by which time he was married with two children, he went to London, and saw early success with a painting, The Death of General Wolfe which won a prize from the Royal Society of Arts. Romney soon had a thriving portrait business in Long Acre. Despite his great success George Romney was never invited to join the Royal Academy nor did he ever apply to join. While there has been much speculation about his relationship with the Academy there is no doubt that he normally remained aloof maintaining that a good artist should succeed without being a member. His own career certainly supported this belief and it was only towards the end of his life that he expressed the slightest regret for his views Portrait of Miss Juliana Willoughby, 1781-83 (National Gallery of Art, Washington DC) Emma Hamilton as a bacchante by George Romney, 1785In 1773 he travelled to Italy with fellow artist Ozias Humphrey to study art in Rome and Parma, returning to London in 1775 to resume business, this time in Cavendish Square (in a house formerly owned by noted portraitist Francis Cotes). In 1782 he met Emma Hamilton (then called Emma Hart) who became his muse. He painted over 60 portraits of her in various poses, sometimes playing the part of historical or mythological figures. He also painted many other contemporaries, including fellow artist Mary Moser. After an absence of almost forty years, he returned to his family in Kendal in the summer of 1799. He was greeted by his loyal, devoted and unquestioning wife. George Romney is a kinsman of Mitt Romney, U.S politician.


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George Romney Lady hamilton as nature oil


Lady hamilton as nature
Painting ID::  31822
Lady hamilton as nature
mk76 Painted in 1782 Oil on canvas 29 7/8x24 3/4in
mk76 Painted_in_1782 Oil_on_canvas 29_7/8x24_3/4in
   
   
     

George Romney The Countess of warwick and her children oil


The Countess of warwick and her children
Painting ID::  31823
The Countess of warwick and her children
mk76 Painted 1787-89 Oil on canvas 79 3/4x61 1/2in
mk76 Painted_1787-89 Oil_on_canvas 79_3/4x61_1/2in
   
   
     

George Romney The Leigh Famil oil


The Leigh Famil
Painting ID::  33821
The Leigh Famil
mk86 c.1767-1769 Oil on canvas 180x197.5cm Melborne,National Gallery of Victoria
   
   
     

George Romney Lady Hamilton as Nature oil


Lady Hamilton as Nature
Painting ID::  38216
Lady Hamilton as Nature
mk29 1780 Oil on canvas 75.8x62.9cm
mk29 1780 Oil_on_canvas 75.8x62.9cm
   
   
     

George Romney THe Leigh Family oil


THe Leigh Family
Painting ID::  40581
THe Leigh Family
mk156 1767-69 Oil on canvas 185.5x202cm
mk156 1767-69 Oil_on_canvas 185.5x202cm
   
   
     

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     1734-1802 George Romney Galleries By 1757 he was becoming well-known as a portraitist. He fell ill during his apprenticeship and was nursed back to health by Mary Abbott, daughter of his landlady. In 1762, by which time he was married with two children, he went to London, and saw early success with a painting, The Death of General Wolfe which won a prize from the Royal Society of Arts. Romney soon had a thriving portrait business in Long Acre. Despite his great success George Romney was never invited to join the Royal Academy nor did he ever apply to join. While there has been much speculation about his relationship with the Academy there is no doubt that he normally remained aloof maintaining that a good artist should succeed without being a member. His own career certainly supported this belief and it was only towards the end of his life that he expressed the slightest regret for his views Portrait of Miss Juliana Willoughby, 1781-83 (National Gallery of Art, Washington DC) Emma Hamilton as a bacchante by George Romney, 1785In 1773 he travelled to Italy with fellow artist Ozias Humphrey to study art in Rome and Parma, returning to London in 1775 to resume business, this time in Cavendish Square (in a house formerly owned by noted portraitist Francis Cotes). In 1782 he met Emma Hamilton (then called Emma Hart) who became his muse. He painted over 60 portraits of her in various poses, sometimes playing the part of historical or mythological figures. He also painted many other contemporaries, including fellow artist Mary Moser. After an absence of almost forty years, he returned to his family in Kendal in the summer of 1799. He was greeted by his loyal, devoted and unquestioning wife. George Romney is a kinsman of Mitt Romney, U.S politician.

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