Romney

A concise critical study of George Romney evaluates his achievement as a portraitist and argues for his placement alongside Reynolds and Gainsborough. The text examines the technical and aesthetic qualities of his paintings, emphasizing charm, elegance, and sound artistic construction while distinguishing portraiture from other artistic ambitions. The author situates Romney within contemporary taste and the art market, compares his strengths with those of peers, and considers representative works in public and private collections. Commentary is accompanied by color plates and facing illustrations, and the edition includes a preface, a list of illustrations, an index, and minor typographical corrections.