George Romney

by George Paston

Book Overview

""George Romney"" by George Paston is a biography of the British portrait painter, George Romney. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Romney's life and career, from his early years in the Lake District to his rise as one of the most sought-after portrait painters of his time. Paston delves into Romney's artistic influences and techniques, as well as his personal relationships and struggles. The book includes numerous illustrations of Romney's paintings, as well as portraits of his contemporaries. It also explores the social and political context of Romney's era, shedding light on the cultural milieu in which he worked. Overall, ""George Romney"" is a fascinating portrait of one of Britain's most important painters, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and culture in the 18th and 19th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162940514
• ISBN13: 9781162940519
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"