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Painting
Eleanor Todd, Lady Maitland (1762-1856)
George Romney, (Dalton-in-Furness, England, 1734 - 1802, Kendal, England)
Romney, George
England
1734 - 1802
Male
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
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Oil
Oil
after 1782
1783
1792
1600-1800, 18th century, George Eastman Collection, paintings, portraits, women
Painting
This unfinished portrait depicts Eleanor Todd, who became Lady Maitland in 1782 when she married James, Viscount Maitland, eighth Earl of Lauderdale. Although it is not known why the portrait was never completed, at this point in his career, Romney had a large number of unfinished paintings in his studio. Sitters were required to pay half his fee before the painting could commence, but the daunting schedule of sittings and the artist’s demands for specific poses and clothing dissuaded some clients from continuing the professional relationship. Still, the presence of half-finished portraits in the studio served as a sort of showcase, enabling potential subjects to see examples of Romney’s work.
[Gallery label text, 2008]
1977.2
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Memorial Art Gallery
11/3/2000
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77.2DI#2
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10/20/2014
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