Reception - George Romney Exhibition at The National Portrait Gallery
Deadline: 12th June 2002
Date:
Monday 15th July
Time: 6.30
p.m.-8.30 p.m.
Venue: National
Portrait Gallery, London
George
Romney (1734-1802) was one of the key figures in late eighteenth-century
British art. He is best known as a portrait painter and, at the height
of his career, was more fashionable than his rivals Sir Joshua Reynolds
and Thomas Gainsborough.
Though he is most widely known for his society portraits, particularly
those of Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton and mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson,
Romney was also an innovative artist with a passion for grand historical
and literary compositions.
Marking the bi-centenary of Romney's death, this exhibition aims to end
two centuries of neglect and misrepresentation and restore Romney to his
rightful place as one of the eighteenth century's most popular and innovative
artists.The event will consist of the exhibition "Private Viewing
of George Romney (1734 - 1802)", with an introductory talk to the
exhibition. Drinks and canapés will be served throughout the evening.
Ticket Price: £19.00
Bookings - Please email info@stanfordalumni.org.uk for a booking form.