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 the history of English art. More than simply a painter, he became *the* fashionable artist of his day, capturing the essence of London’s elite with an unprecedented level of intimacy and realism. His life story is one of humble beginnings transformed into remarka…