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"Emma Hart: The Enigmatic Muse and Goddess of Health" Step into the world of Emma Hart, a woman who captivated hearts and inspired masterpieces

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876

Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. That too celebrated female beauty, Emma Lyons, a Welsh servant-girl

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785. Creator: George Romney

Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785. Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli

The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli
The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney. Creator: English School

Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney. Creator: English School
Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as 'Sensibility', after George Romney, c1789 (1891). Creator: Richard Earlom

Lady Hamilton as "Sensibility", after George Romney, c1789 (1891). Creator: Richard Earlom
Lady Hamilton as "Sensibility", after George Romney, c1789 (1891). From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)], November 1, 1797

Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)], November 1, 1797

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as Nature, 1800/1850

Lady Hamilton as Nature, 1800/1850

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), British model and actress, the mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson and muse of painter George Romney

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. Artist: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. A painting of Lady Emma Hamilton (1765-1815). From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: George Romney painting a portrait of Lady Hamilton (colour litho)

George Romney painting a portrait of Lady Hamilton (colour litho)
STC343842 George Romney painting a portrait of Lady Hamilton (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: The future Lady Hamilton posing as Hygeia, goddess of health

The future Lady Hamilton posing as Hygeia, goddess of health, at Dr James Grahams Temple of Aesculapius (engraving)
611038 The future Lady Hamilton posing as Hygeia, goddess of health, at Dr James Grahams Temple of Aesculapius (engraving) by Rowlandson

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Emma Hart, Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante (oil on canvas)

Emma Hart, Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante (oil on canvas)
1113277 Emma Hart, Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); 76.2x63.5 cm; Tabley House Collection, University of Manchester

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: The Celestial Bed, with the Rosy Goddess of Health reposing thereon (engraving)

The Celestial Bed, with the Rosy Goddess of Health reposing thereon (engraving)
611037 The Celestial Bed, with the Rosy Goddess of Health reposing thereon (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celestial Bed)

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Portrait of Emma Hart as a Sybil (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Emma Hart as a Sybil (oil on canvas)
OJ451935 Portrait of Emma Hart as a Sybil (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 137.2 x 98.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emma Hart (1765-1815); later Lady Hamilton

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton (oil on canvas)

Lady Hamilton (oil on canvas)
AGN153730 Lady Hamilton (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784. Creator: John Raphael Smith

Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791. Creator: Raphael Morghen

Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791. Creator: Raphael Morghen
Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Views of large houses in an area of what is now south London: Rangers House, Woodlands, Lady Hamiltons House, Old Tree in Greenwich Park

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: A Mansion House treat - or smoking attitudes, London, 1800

A Mansion House treat - or smoking attitudes, London, 1800. On the right Lord Nelson, smoking a long pipe, phallic in design. He and Lady Hamilton are making metaphorical remarks on the subject

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton 1761-1815. - Gemalde von Romney, 1934

Lady Hamilton 1761-1815. - Gemalde von Romney, 1934
Lady Hamilton 1761-1815, 1934. Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), English model and actress, is best remembered as the mistress of Lord Nelson and as the muse of George Romney

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Artist: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Painting held at Kenwood House, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant

George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant
George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. George Romney, (1734-1802), English portrait painter. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Artist: Henry T Greenhead

Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Artist: Henry T Greenhead
Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Lady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson. After George Romney (1734-1802). From The Connoisseur 1913, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century, (1902). Artist: George Romney

Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century, (1902). Artist: George Romney
Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Emma, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress Of Lord Nelson. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Emma, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress Of Lord Nelson. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Background imageEmma Hart Collection: Lady Hamilton (c. 1765-1815) (oil on canvas)

Lady Hamilton (c. 1765-1815) (oil on canvas)
BAL12971 Lady Hamilton (c.1765-1815) (oil on canvas) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); Great Cabin, H.M.S. Victory; German, out of copyright


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"Emma Hart: The Enigmatic Muse and Goddess of Health" Step into the world of Emma Hart, a woman who captivated hearts and inspired masterpieces. From her portrayal as Lady Hamilton, the Goddess of Health by George Romney to her alluring presence in "Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed, " Emma's beauty knew no bounds. In the vibrant lithograph, we witness George Romney himself capturing her essence as he paints a portrait, and is evident that Emma possessed an allure that transcended time and medium. She effortlessly transformed herself into Hygeia, the goddess of health at Dr James Grahams Temple of Aesculapius. As we delve deeper into her life, we discover another facet of Emma's persona - a Bacchante reveling in joyous abandon. Her oil painting showcases both vulnerability and strength, reminding us that she was more than just a muse; she was an artist in her own right. The celestial bed engraving portrays Emma as the Rosy Goddess of Health resting peacefully upon it. This image encapsulates not only her physical beauty but also hints at the inner strength she possessed throughout her tumultuous life. Emma's versatility shines through yet again in "Portrait as a Sybil. " With every stroke on canvas, she reveals layers upon layers of complexity – an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Lady Hamilton emerges from another oil painting with grace and elegance personified. In this masterpiece, we catch glimpses of both vulnerability and resilience within those piercing eyes. A sketch from 1782-84 captures young Emma Hamilton before fame embraced her fully. Even then, there was something captivating about this woman destined for greatness. Miranda comes alive once more through brushstrokes on canvas as Emma embodies Shakespeare's beloved character with ethereal charm and innocence. In "Study for a Portrait, " Lady Hamilton assumes yet another role - St. Cecilia - radiating serenity and musicality.