George Romney was a gifted and prolific painter whose portraits were in high demand during his lifetime. He was considered an equal to his peers and countrymen Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Here we see Mrs. Reid, wife of a wealthy London brewer, in a pose reminiscent of a classical Muse.
Portrait of Mrs. Andrew Reid, c.1780, Oil on CanvasGeorge Romney English (1734 - 1802) |
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George Romney was a gifted and prolific painter whose portraits were in high demand during his lifetime. He was considered an equal to his peers and countrymen Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Here we see Mrs. Reid, wife of a wealthy London brewer, in a pose reminiscent of a classical Muse. |
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