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100 1 _aWilliamson, George C.,
_d1858-1942
245 1 0 _aGeorge Romney
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aBell's miniature series of painters
500 _aRelease date is 2022-10-25
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"George Romney" by George C. Williamson is a biography written in the early 20th century that examines the life and career of the English portrait painter George Romney. The book explores his artistic journey, significant influences, and contributions to the art world, particularly against the backdrop of his time in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It likely serves to shed light on the challenges and achievements of an artist who was pivotal in his field yet often overshadowed by contemporaries such as Reynolds and Gainsborough. The text details Romney’s humble beginnings in Cumberland, tracing his development as an artist and his rise to prominence in London, where he established a successful practice painting portraits of the upper classes. It discusses his relationships, especially his connection with Lady Hamilton, who became a significant muse and subject in many of his works. While the book highlights Romney’s artistic style and achievements, including his famous portraits that reflect beauty and grace, it also addresses the complexities of his personal life, including his marriage and the emotional ties with his wife. The narrative serves both as a biography and an exploration of Romney's artistic legacy, examining how he balanced personal sacrifice and career ambition in a competitive field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: George Bell & Sons, 1901
653 _aRomney, George, 1734-1802
830 0 _aBell's miniature series of painters
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69228
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