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Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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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, who became the wife of Sir William Hamilton, British Ambassador at Naples, and whose connection with Lord Nelson unfortunately belongs to our national history, was at one time a paid model for artists in London. When George Romney...set up in London about a hundred years ago, she used to be a favourite subject for his graceful pencil. The famous picture which was so much admired at the last Exhibition of Old Masters in Burlington House is one of Romney's performances upon this fascinating subject. Our Engraving will certainly be acceptable, so far as it preserves some of the characteristics of the form and attitude of the original, as a masterly representation of a very beautiful woman'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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In the hallowed halls of Burlington House, during the late exhibition of Old Masters in 1876, a portrait of unparalleled beauty and intrigue graced the walls. The subject of this masterpiece was none other than Emma Lyons, a Welsh servant-girl who rose to fame as the wife of Sir William Hamilton, the British Ambassador at Naples. Emma's allure extended beyond her marital status, as her connection with Lord Nelson is a chapter in our national history that continues to captivate. When George Romney, a renowned artist, set up his studio in London over a century prior, Emma was a frequent muse. Her striking features and captivating presence inspired Romney to create numerous works of art. Among these, the portrait displayed at Burlington House stood out as a testament to their artistic collaboration. The Engraving before you offers a faithful representation of Romney's original masterpiece. Emma's ethereal beauty is conveyed through the delicate interplay of light and shadow, her form gracefully captured in an elegant pose. Though not an exact replica, this engraving preserves the essence of the original, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring allure of this enigmatic figure. Emma Lyons, a servant-girl turned icon, left an indelible mark on history. Her story, intertwined with that of Sir William Hamilton and Lord Nelson, continues to captivate and inspire. This engraving, a faithful reproduction of Romney's masterpiece, serves as a poignant reminder of a time when beauty and intrigue intersected in the most unexpected ways.
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