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Memoirs Of The Life And Works Of George Romney is a book written by John Romney in 1830. The book is a biography of George Romney, an English portrait painter who lived from 1734 to 1802. The book provides a comprehensive account of Romney's life, starting from his birth in Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, to his rise to fame as a portrait painter in London. The book covers Romney's early life, including his apprenticeship with a cabinetmaker and his decision to pursue a career in painting. It also discusses his travels to Italy, where he studied the works of the great masters and developed his own style. The book delves into Romney's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his friendships with other artists and intellectuals of the time. Memoirs Of The Life And Works Of George Romney also provides a detailed analysis of Romney's artistic output. The book discusses his use of color, light, and composition, and provides examples of his most famous works. It also explores the critical reception of Romney's art during his lifetime, as well as his influence on later artists. Overall, Memoirs Of The Life And Works Of George Romney is a fascinating and informative book for anyone interested in the life and work of this important English painter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Written by his son John Romney (1757-1832) and published in 1830, nearly three decades after the artist's death, this collection of anecdotes and biographical episodes traces the extraordinary career of George Romney (1734-1802), highlighting his early training as a joiner in the family firm, his artistic education at the hands of the disreputable Christopher Steele, and his eventual fame as a portraitist of fashionable London. Recollections of personal and professional encounters with such influential figures as Laurence Sterne and Richard Payne Knight provide insights into the circumstances that inspired Romney's most famous works. Including an engraving of his self-portrait of c.1784, a section on his brother and fellow painter Peter Romney (1743-77), and a list of the designs and studies which were donated in 1817 to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, this work reveals much about the eighteenth-century art world, its patrons and its pitfalls.

Memoirs of the Life and Works of George Romney is a biographical account of the famous English portrait painter, George Romney, written by his son, John Romney. Originally published in 1830, the book provides a comprehensive overview of George Romney's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a cabinet maker in Lancashire, to his rise to fame as one of the most sought-after portrait painters of his time.The book covers all aspects of George Romney's life, including his early artistic training, his move to London to study under the renowned portraitist Joshua Reynolds, and his eventual success as an independent artist. John Romney also delves into his father's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Abbot and his relationships with other artists and patrons.In addition to the biographical content, Memoirs of the Life and Works of George Romney also includes a detailed analysis of George Romney's artistic style and technique. John Romney provides insights into his father's use of color, composition, and brushwork, as well as his unique approach to capturing the essence of his subjects.Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Works of George Romney is a fascinating account of one of England's most celebrated portrait painters, written by someone who knew him best. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, the lives of famous artists, or the social and cultural milieu of 18th-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.