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George Romney | |
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![]() Self-portrait, 1795 | |
Born | Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, England | 26 December 1734
Died | 15 November 1802 Kendal, Westmorland, England | (aged 67)
Known for | Painting |
Spouse |
Mary Abbot (m. 1756) |
Children | 1 |
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]