Artwork
A large family piece
A large family piece is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist George Romney. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
A large family piece, painted by George Romney in 1768, is an oil painting characterized by its depiction of a sizable family group within a domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a family scene with multiple generations, highlighting the social status of the sitters through their formal attire and opulent surroundings, reflecting the artist's focus on capturing the essence of fashionable society.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted tones with emphasis on browns and grays, the work showcases Romney's use of oil paint to achieve detailed textures and patterns, aligning with the Rococo movement's emphasis on realism and domestic intimacy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1768, the painting is now part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection, underscoring its significance within Romney's oeuvre as a leading 18th-century English portraitist.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
Self-Portrait
Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (died 1782)
Mrs. Bryan Cooke (Frances Puleston, 1765–1818)
Mrs. Charles Frederick (Martha Rigden, died 1794)
Lady Elizabeth Hamilton (1753–1797), Countess of Derby
Portrait of a Man
Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle (1726–1816)
Portrait of Two Girls (Misses Cumberland)
The Pybus family
The Copley Family
The Copley Family
Portrait of Carolina Wilhelmina of Orange (1743-1787) and her Children
John Thomlinson and His Family
Pamela tells a nursery tale
John Thomlinson and His Family
Portrait of David George van Lennep, Chief Merchant of the Dutch Factory at Smyrna (Izmir) and his Wife and Children
The Western Family
The Duet
Portrait of the Van Lennep Family, a Merchant Family in Izmir
Mrs. Noah Smith and Family