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(?) William Thomas Meyer, by George Romney, oil, 1778

(?) William Thomas Meyer

George Romney

1778

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

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Overview

(?) William Thomas Meyer is a 1778 oil by George Romney, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
George Romney
When & what style?
1778
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a man with long, light-colored hair. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white cravat. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and his expression is neutral. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. This portrait was painted by George Romney, an English artist known for his work in the 18th century.

About the artist

Portrait of George Romney
Artist

George Romney

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.

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