George Romney: The Painter of Society George Romney, born on December 26th, 1734, in the small village of Beckside near Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, was a pivotal figure in 18th-century British art. Initially destined for his father’s cabinetmaking business, Romney’s innate artistic talent quickly shone through, leading him to pursue painting as a vocation. His life story is one of remarkable transformation – from a humble upbringin…