Lady Hamilton as Circe (1782) არის ნამუშწევრი, რომლითაც ჯორჯ რომნი ყველაზე მეტად არის ცნობილი; იგი ეკუთვნის Tate Gallery-ს, ლონდონი. Portrait of Emma Hart [later Lady Hamilton] as Miranda (1785) და Portrait of John Wesley (1789) ასრულებენ ყველაზე პოპულარული ტილოების ტრიოს. ჩვენს კატალოგში ჯორჯ რომნი-ის 1,201 ნამუშწარებია წარმოდგენილი. ქვემოთ მოცემულია 100 ყველაზე ცნობილი ნამუშწარები წელით, მუზეუმითა და თითოეული ტილოს ისტორიით.
რეიტინგი დადგენილია ჩვენი პოპულარობის ქულებით, რომელიც აერთიანებს თითოეული ნამუშწარების ძიების, ნახვებისა და შეკვეთების რაოდენობას. განახლებულია ოქტომბერი 2026. ამ გვერდზე წარმოდგენილი თითოეული სურათის შეკვეთა შესაძლებელია, როგორც ტილოსზე ხელით შესრულებული ზეთწ후ოვანი რეპროდუქცია, ასევე, როგორც თქვენთვის სასურველი ზომის მაღალი ხარისხის მხატვრული ბეჭდვა.
George Romney's “Lady Hamilton as Circe,” painted in 1782, transcends mere portraiture; it embodies the spirit of Neoclassical art—a movement dedicated to reviving classical ideals of beauty and rationality. Housed within the Tate Gallery’s collection in London, this canvas offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in British artistic history and illuminates the captivating allure of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress.
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A single upward glance defines this oil sketch. The subject, Emma Hart, turns her face toward a light source from above, her eyes wide with a sense of longing or awe. Her dark, voluminous hair spills around her shoulders in thick, gestural strokes of deep brown and ochre. The skin of her forehead and chin catches the light, rendered in fleshy pinks and creams that emerge from a shadowed, textured…
The face of John Wesley emerges from a deep, atmospheric darkness. Light falls from the upper left, striking the high ridge of a brow and the soft texture of white hair. This illumination catches the crisp edge of a clerical collar, a bright white anchor against the heavy, earthy tones of his clothing. The eyes look directly forward, meeting the viewer with a steady, quiet gaze. Wrinkles trace paths across…
The air feels heavy with the scent of salt and the lingering sulfur of gunpowder. Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker stands in the center of this unfolding drama, his presence a steady anchor against the chaos of the sea. He is dressed in his undress uniform, the dark fabric of his coat absorbing the light, contrasted sharply by the crisp white of his trim. His right hand rests upon an unbuckled…
In this oil on canvas from around 1782, we encounter Emma Hart transformed into the mythological figure Circe. The scene is set within a rugged, rocky landscape that recedes into deep shadows, creating an atmosphere of profound mystery. At the center of the composition, the figure dominates the foreground, her form illuminated by a strong light source from the upper left. This lighting casts heavy shadows across the terrain, emphasizing…
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In the grand tapestry of eighteenth-century British portraiture, few images capture the delicate intersection of classical myth and human vulnerability as exquisitely as George Romney’s Emma Hart (1765–18 8), as Miranda. This captivating oil on canvas serves as a profound testament to the artist's ability to breathe life into both subject and story, presenting a woman of striking presence whose gaze seems to bridge the gap between the painted world…
A man sits anchored in an armchair, his presence defined by the heavy drape of a crimson coat. The fabric catches the light, revealing the subtle textures of fine wool and the structured lines of a gentleman's station. He wears a white wig, its pale curls framing a face marked by a mustache and a steady, direct gaze. There is a stillness in his posture, a quiet composure that suggests…
George Romney’s “Lady Hamilton as Circe,” painted in 1792, is more than just a portrait; it's an exquisitely crafted tableau vivant—a frozen moment brimming with narrative and psychological depth. This captivating work, now housed within the collections of the Frick Collection, offers a glimpse into the life of Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, a woman whose beauty, ambition, and scandalous affair with Lord Nelson captivated Regency England. Romney’s masterful handling…
In the soft, luminous glow of George Romney’s 1791 masterpiece, Emma, Lady Hamilton, we encounter more than just a portrait; we enter a profound psychological landscape. This captivating…
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A man leans against a tree trunk, his silhouette defined by a deep blue frock coat and a crisp white waistcoat. He occupies the center of a landscape…
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The face of a young girl rests within a pool of light, caught between the edges of an uncertain day. She sits with a quiet poise, her features…
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The gentleman sits before us, caught in a moment of quiet poise that feels as though he might speak at any second. He is positioned in a three-quarter…
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ამ ტილოებზე ყველაზე ხშირად განმეორებადი 네 სუბიექტი, თითოეული მათგანის საუკეთესო ნიმუშით.
ამ გვერდზე წარმოდგენილი მხატვრობის შედეგების უმეტესობას 8 მუზეუმი ინახავს.
| მუზეუმი | ქალაქი | ჯორჯ რომნი შემოქმედებაలు | ამ სიიდან მოპოვებული ნახატები |
|---|---|---|---|
 ფილადელფიის ხელოვნების მუზეუმი |
ფილადელფია | 12 | Portrait of Emma Hart [later Lady Hamilton] as Miranda, Portrait of John Wesley, Portrait of the Willett Children |
 Yale Center for British Art |
ნიუ-ჰეივენი | 11 | Portrait of a Man, James Romney, John Flaxman Modeling the Bust of William Hayley |
 Tate Gallery |
ლონდონი | 17 | Lady Hamilton as Circe, Lady in a Brown Robe, Lady Altamont |
 The Frick Collection |
ნიუ-იორკი | 5 | Lady Hamilton as, Lady Hamilton as Nature, Henrietta, Countess of Warwick, and Her Children |
 National Portrait Gallery |
ლონდონი | 18 | Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox, Peter Romney, Thomas Paine |
 ბოსტონის fine arts-ის მუზეუმი |
ბოსტონი | 7 | Princess Anne Lady de la Pole, William Chafyn Grove (1731–1793), Portrait of Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton |
 ინგლისური მუზეუმი |
Лондон | 6 | Emma Hart as The Spinstress, ლედი ჰამილტონი ვესტალის როლში, Mrs Musters |
 სან-ფრანცისკოს fine arts მუზეუმები |
სან-ფრანცისკო | 4 | William Sotheron, The Younger, of Darrington, Madame de Genlis, David Scott, Esq., of Dunniald |
The Portrait of Colin Dunlop of Garmyle is a significant oil on canvas by the British artist George Romney. Painted in 1754, this work captures a man of…
The Composition and Subject of James Romney James Romney is an oil portrait from 1760, presented in an oval vignette format. The subject is a young man shown…
George Romney’s “Portrait of Mrs. Verelst,” painted in 1773, is more than merely a likeness; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the social and aesthetic sensibilities of Georgian…
George Romney's “Lady Hamilton as Circe,” painted in 1782, transcends mere portraiture; it embodies the spirit of Neoclassical art—a movement dedicated to reviving classical ideals of beauty and…
In the soft, luminous glow of George Romney’s 1791 masterpiece, Emma, Lady Hamilton, we encounter more than just a portrait; we enter a profound psychological landscape. This captivating…
George Romney captures a moment of profound, quiet intellect in this portrait of Ralph Willett. The sitter is positioned in a thoughtful pose, resting his chin upon his…
Lady Hamilton as Circe (1782), Tate Gallery, ლონდონი. მას მოსდევს Portrait of Emma Hart [later Lady Hamilton] as Miranda (1785) და Portrait of John Wesley (1789).
ჯორჯ რომნი, რომელიც 1734 წელს დაიბადა, 48 წლის იყო: Lady Hamilton as Circe შექმნილია 1782 წელს.
Lady Hamilton as Circe, Portrait of Emma Hart [later Lady Hamilton] as Miranda, Portrait of John Wesley, Portrait of Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet, Emma Hart (c.1765–1815), Lady Hamilton, as Circe, Portrait of Ralph Willett, Portrait of Mrs. Verelst, Emma Hart (1765–1815), as Miranda, Sir Thomas Rumbold (1736–1791), Bt და Lady Hamilton as. ზემოთ მოცემულ რეიტინგში თითოეულ ტილოზე მითითებულია მისი შემოქმედების წელი და მუზეუმი.
ჩვენს კატალოგშია 1,201 ნამუშგარები ჯორჯ რომნი-ისგან, თარიღებით 1750-დან 1800-მდე.
ძირითადად ფილადელფიის ხელოვნების მუზეუმი (ფილადელფია), Yale Center for British Art (ნიუ-ჰეივენი) და Tate Gallery (ლონდონი)-ში; ზემოთ მოცემულ სიაში წარმოდგენილია თითოეული მუზეუმი და მისი ტილოები.
1780s-ში, რომელიც ამ გვერდზე წარმოდგენილი 100 ნამუშწაროსგან 52 შეადგენს, მათ შორის არის Lady Hamilton as Circe.
აქ წარმოდგენილი ტილოებიდან უძველესი არის Millicent Watson (1750); უახლესი კი — Portrait of Ralph Willett (1800).
Portraiture (24), Man (21) და Portrait (19), ამ გვერდზე წარმოდგენილ 100 ნამუშწარეს შორის.
Oil On Canvas, გამოყენებულია ამ გვერდზე არსებული 100 ნამუშწაროდან 63-ში.
Late eighteenth century realism, როგორც ამ გვერდის ტილოები ადასტურებს.
ფილადელფიის ხელოვნების მუზეუმი, ფილადელფია-ში წარმოდგენილია ამ გვერდზე არსებული ნამუშევრების 8, მათ შორის Portrait of Emma Hart [later Lady Hamilton] as Miranda, Portrait of John Wesley და Portrait of the Willett Children.
დიახ. ამ გვერდზე წარმოდგენილი ყველა სურათის შეკვეთა შესაძლებელია მისივე გვერდიდან, როგორც ხელნაკეთი ზეთისებრი რეპროდუქციის, ისე მაღალი ხარისხის მხატვრული ბეჭდვის სახით, თქვენთვის სასურველი ზომით.
Born on 26 December 1734 in Beckside, Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, George Romney entered a world of practical craftsmanship. He was the third of eleven children born to John Romney, a cabinet maker, and Anne Simpson. His early years were shaped by the domestic rhythms of a large family in the Northwest of England. While he attended school at nearby Dendron, his formal education was brief. He was withdrawn from his studies at the age of eleven to begin an apprenticeship in his father's cabinet making business.
The precision required by his father's trade likely informed his later attention to detail, yet his inclinations leaned toward something more illustrative. A local watchmaker sparked an early interest in drawing, providing a subtle redirection from the woodworking tools of his household. This nascent talent eventually led him away from the furniture workshop and toward the study of portraiture. He sought out Christopher Steele, a Kendal-based itinerant portraitist, to refine his skills. Under Steele, Romney began to transition from a craftsman's apprentice to a student of the human form.
By 1762, Romney had left the northern landscapes of Lancashire for the competitive atmosphere of London. He arrived in the capital seeking both fortune and recognition, driven by an ambition that extended beyond his early training. The city was a difficult crucible for a newcomer, yet he navigated its social complexities with a natural ease. He quickly established himself as a skilled portrait painter, finding a place within the high-society circles that dictated the era's aesthetic tastes.
His rise was marked by a direct competition with the most prominent figures of the age, including Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds. While these contemporaries held significant influence, Romney carved out a distinct space for himself. He became one of the most popular British portrait painters of the late eighteenth century, catering to a burgeoning merchant class and the established nobility alike. His ability to navigate the shifting social hierarchies of the Georgian era ensured his presence in the most fashionable salons of the time.
Romney’s approach to the canvas was defined by a delicate balance between meticulous detail and expressive brushwork. He favored a refined technique that avoided the heavy-handedness of some of his contemporaries, opting instead for soft brushstrokes that produced a sense of gentle realism. This method allowed him to render the subtle textures of fabric and skin with a quiet sophistication. His palette often relied on muted colors, which contributed to an atmosphere of calm and composure in his compositions. Rather than relying on dramatic artifice, he sought to capture the essence of his subjects through a keen understanding of human psychology, a quality reflected in the nuanced expressions he achieved.
His technical repertoire was broad, extending far beyond the finished oil on canvas. He was a prolific draughtsman who utilized sketches, cartoons, and even small thumbnail studies to work out his ideas. This disciplined practice allowed him to experiment with form and light before committing to a larger scale. His ability to translate these preliminary studies into polished portraits helped him navigate the competitive social landscape of London, where he was often called upon to portray the era's leading figures with both accuracy and grace.
The trajectory of Romney’s creative output shifted profoundly upon his encounter with Emma Hart, the woman who would later be known as Lady Hamilton. She became far more than a frequent subject; she was his most celebrated model and a muse who exerted a powerful influence over his imagination. Their relationship was intense and all-consuming, a connection that deeply affected the artist's personal life and his professional focus. Through her, Romney found a way to move beyond the constraints of standard portraiture into more imaginative, poetic territory.
Under the spell of Emma, Romney produced a sequence of Shakespearean and other fancy subjects. These works allowed him to explore themes of fantasy and literary narrative, utilizing her expressive range to bring dramatic characters to life. He painted over 80 portraits of her, each attempt capturing a different facet of her personality. This period of intense collaboration saw him experimenting with composition and symbolism, moving toward the more imaginative and poetic canvases that defined his later years.
The final decade of Romney’s life was marked by a gradual retreat from the social circles that had once fueled his career. In 1794, illness began to seriously curtail his portrait practice, slowing the prolific output that had defined his peak years. This decline in productivity was not merely a matter of waning interest, but a physical struggle that shadowed his later years. The man who had once competed with the most prominent figures of the Georgian era found himself increasingly sidelined by his own health.
By 1799, the necessity of seeking respite became undeniable. Romney returned, in failing health, to Kendal to be with his wife, Molly. This period of convalescence in the Northwest was a quiet coda to a life spent in the bustling artistic hubs of London and Paris. He remained a powerful draughtsman even as his ability to undertake large-scale commissions diminished. He died in Kendal, Westmorland, England, on 15 November 1802. His remains were laid to rest in Dalton, returning him to the landscape of his birth.
The distribution of Romney’s surviving canvases reflects the geographic arc of his life, from his northern roots to his eventual prominence in the capital. In London, his presence is felt most strongly within the collections of the Tate Gallery, which preserves seventeen of his works, and the National Portrait Gallery, which holds ten. These institutions offer a view of the artist at the height of his social influence, capturing the faces of the Georgian era with the psychological depth that defined his career.
Beyond the capital, his connection to the Northwest remains visible through the holdings of the Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal, which maintains nine of his paintings. This collection provides a link to the region where his life began and where it eventually reached its quiet conclusion. His reach extends across the Atlantic as well, with several works held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Among these is the 1782 Portrait of Sir Chaloner Ogle, 1st Baronet.
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