George Romney
N 54° 09.290 W 003° 11.213
30U E 487795 N 6000764
George Romney the world renowned portrait painter was born in Beckside Dalton in Furness on the 15th of June 1734.
His grave can be found in St.Mary's parish church Dalton,Cumbria England.
Waymark Code: WM368N
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/17/2008
Views: 23
George Romney's paintings can be seen in art galleries throughout the world,there are 4 of his portraits hanging in 10 Downing street London,one of which is William Pitt the younger.
His first successful picture was The Death of General Wolf,in 1763.
In 1773 he travelled to Italy with fellow artist Ozias Humprey to study in Rome and Pima,returning to London in 1775.
After his first success with the painting,The Death of General Wolf,he was invited to join the newly formed Royal Academy,but he refused to resign from another artistic society and violated the Academy's exclusive membership rules.
Description:
World famous artist and portrait painter.
Date of birth: 12/26/1734
Date of death: 11/15/1802
Area of notoriety: Art
Marker Type: Horizontal Marker
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
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Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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