Romney by Randall Davies is a comprehensive biography of the famous British portrait painter, George Romney. The book provides a detailed account of Romney's life and work, tracing his journey from his humble beginnings as the son of a cabinet maker to becoming one of the most sought-after portrait painters of his time. The author explores Romney's artistic development, examining the various influences that shaped his style and technique. The book also delves into the personal life of the artist, including his relationships ...
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Romney by Randall Davies is a comprehensive biography of the famous British portrait painter, George Romney. The book provides a detailed account of Romney's life and work, tracing his journey from his humble beginnings as the son of a cabinet maker to becoming one of the most sought-after portrait painters of his time. The author explores Romney's artistic development, examining the various influences that shaped his style and technique. The book also delves into the personal life of the artist, including his relationships with women, his struggles with mental health, and his eventual retirement from painting.Throughout the book, Davies provides a richly detailed account of the social and cultural context in which Romney lived and worked. He discusses the artistic and intellectual movements of the period, as well as the political and economic changes that shaped British society.Featuring numerous illustrations of Romney's paintings and sketches, as well as historical photographs and documents, this book offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Britain's most celebrated artists. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in art history, British culture, or the lives of great artists.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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