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Greville, Hayley, Romney & Emma Hamilton
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Greville, Hayley, Romney & Emma Hamilton
Charles Francis Greville, William Hayley, George Romney and Emma Hart (later Lady Emma Hamilton) at a spinning wheel, in a sketch by Romney. Date: C.1782
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1780s 1782 Emma Francis Greville Hamilton Hart Hayley Romney Spinning Wheel
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This sketch by George Romney, dated around 1782, depicts an intimate moment shared by four prominent figures of the 1780s: Charles Francis Greville, William Hayley, George Romney, and Emma Hart, who would later become Lady Emma Hamilton. The quartet is gathered around a spinning wheel, engaged in a leisurely activity that was both fashionable and practical during the era. Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809) was a prominent Whig politician and patron of the arts. His presence in the sketch likely indicates the refined and sophisticated setting of the gathering. William Hayley (1745-1820) was a poet, painter, and close friend of Romney. He is depicted seated to the left of the spinning wheel, intently focused on the task at hand. George Romney (1734-1802), the artist himself, is shown to the right of the wheel, deftly manipulating the wool with a pair of spindles. The subject of the sketch, Emma Hart (1765-1815), later known as Lady Emma Hamilton, is seated in the center, her elegant hands delicately guiding the spinning wheel. Emma, a famous beauty and mistress of Admiral Horatio Nelson, was renowned for her wit, charm, and artistic talents. The spinning wheel, a symbol of domesticity and industry, served as a backdrop for this gathering of friends, showcasing their shared appreciation for the arts and the simple pleasures of country life. This charming vignette offers a glimpse into the lives of these influential figures during a time of artistic and cultural flourishing in England.
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