George Romney

George Romney was an English portrait painter born in 1734 and active until his death in 1802. He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, known for his idealized and emotive representations of his subjects. Romney gained significant recognition for his portraits of notable figures, including members of the British aristocracy and literary figures such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was also a founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768. His work contributed to the evolution of portraiture in England, emphasizing both psychological depth and aesthetic beauty. Despite his success, details about his early life and training remain largely unknown.