George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence (1882)

""George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence"" is a book written by Ronald Sutherland Gower in 1882. The book is a biographical account of the lives and works of two prominent British portrait painters of the 18th and 19th centuries, George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence. The book delves into the early lives of both artists, their training and education in the arts, and their rise to fame as portrait painters in London. It also explores their artistic styles, techniques, and the impact they had on the art world of their time. Throughout the book, Gower provides detailed descriptions of some of the most famous works produced by Romney and Lawrence, and offers insights into the cultural and social context in which these works were created. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the two artists, as well as their relationships with their patrons and other notable figures of the time. Overall, ""George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of two of the most influential portrait painters in British history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.