Artist

George Romney

Portrait of George Romney
Portrait of George Romney

English, 1734–1802

George Romney was an English Rococo painting painter. 89 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art, most of them oil paintings. George Romney was born in Dalton-in-Furness.

George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.

Works by George Romney

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