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George Romney | |
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| Born | 26 December 1734 Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 15 November 1802 (aged 67) Kendal, Westmorland, England |
| Known for | Painting |
George Romney (26 December [O.S. 15 December] 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English portrait 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.[1][2]
- ^ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 49. London: Smith, Elder & Co. pp. 191–200.
- ^ Rowley Cleve. George Romney.